Budleigh Salterton vs Plymouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Budleigh Salterton

EX9 · Devon

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft3
  • Burglary1

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting18

Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Budleigh Salterton or Plymouth safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Budleigh Salterton and Plymouth?

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).

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