Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX9 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Budleigh Salterton has less crime — 10 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded notably higher crime than Budleigh Salterton in February 2026 — 20 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Budleigh Salterton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Public order (2), while Ottery St Mary has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 10 vs 20 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Budleigh Salterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Budleigh Salterton saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Ottery St Mary had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Budleigh Salterton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 20).