Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 10, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Dawlish has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8). 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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 10 vs 69 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Dawlish had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 69).