Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Saltash recorded notably higher crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 20 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (7). 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 Saltash — 12 vs 20 incidents. That is 40% 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 Burglary while Saltash had more Shoplifting. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 20).