Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 10 incidents in February 2026.
Budleigh Salterton recorded notably higher crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 10 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (4), while Lifton has more Anti-social behaviour (1). 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Budleigh Salterton — 5 vs 10 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Lifton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 10).