Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 10, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Exmouth has more Shoplifting (15) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 10 vs 126 incidents. That is 92% 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 Exmouth had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 126).