Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 12, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Dawlish has more Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11). 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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 12 vs 81 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton 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 Dawlish had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 81).