Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 9 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.
Budleigh Salterton saw somewhat more crime than Lifton in April 2026 (12 vs 9 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (5) and Other theft (3), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Budleigh Salterton — 9 vs 12 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Lifton had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 12).