Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX24 · Devon
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 10 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.
Budleigh Salterton saw somewhat more crime than Colyton in April 2026 (12 vs 10 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Colyton has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Budleigh Salterton — 10 vs 12 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Other theft and Burglary while Colyton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 12).