Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 12 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock recorded substantially more crime than Budleigh Salterton in April 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 12, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Burglary (1), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Tavistock — 12 vs 44 incidents. That is 73% 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 Tavistock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 44).