Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX12 · Devon
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Seaton recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 12, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Seaton has more Criminal damage & arson (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 Seaton — 12 vs 34 incidents. That is 65% 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 Seaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 34).