Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 12, a 45.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Exeter has more Anti-social behaviour (101) and Shoplifting (88). Budleigh Salterton is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Budleigh Salterton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 12 vs 546 incidents. That is 98% 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 Exeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 546).