Budleigh Salterton vs Plympton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Budleigh Salterton

EX9 · Devon

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Burglary2
  • Public order2

Plympton

PL7 · Plymouth

79

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Shoplifting7

Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Plympton recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 10, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Plympton has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Budleigh Salterton or Plympton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 10 vs 79 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Plympton had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 79).

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