Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Plymstock recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 12, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Plymstock has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 12 vs 56 incidents. That is 79% 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 Plymstock had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 56).