Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 10, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 10 vs 92 incidents. That is 89% 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 while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 92).