Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 12, a 13.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (18). 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 Plymouth — 12 vs 157 incidents. That is 92% 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 Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 157).