Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX8 · Devon
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Exmouth recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 12, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Exmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 12 vs 137 incidents. That is 91% 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 Exmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 137).