Bude vs South Petherwin — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bude

EX23 · Cornwall

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting5
  • Anti-social behaviour5

South Petherwin

PL15 · Cornwall

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

South Petherwin has less crime — 1 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bude recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 1, a 48.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bude records significantly more (26 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bude or South Petherwin safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 1 vs 48 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bude and South Petherwin?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bude recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 1 in South Petherwin. Overall, South Petherwin had fewer total crimes (1 vs 48).

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