Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL24 · Cornwall
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bude has less crime — 44 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Bude and St Blaise recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 44 and 45 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while St Blaise has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than St Blaise — 44 vs 45 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Bude is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Blaise had more Other theft. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 45).