Budleigh Salterton had 52 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 29 East Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle East Devon area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.
EX9, East Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Budleigh Salterton
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34.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 29East Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Budleigh Salterton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
26
50%
anti-social behaviour
6
12%
criminal damage
6
12%
weapons
4
8%
theft
3
6%
public order
3
6%
burglary
1
2%
drugs
1
2%
Budleigh Salterton against East Devon
Type
Budleigh Salterton per 1,000
Middle East Devon area
Change
Violence
17
17
▲ 24%
Burglary
0.7
1.2
–
Vehicle crime
0
0
–
Anti-social behaviour
3.9
3.4
–
Theft and robbery
2.6
2.2
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every East Devon area ranked on the crime in East Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Budleigh Salterton a safe area?
Budleigh Salterton had about 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 29 East Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Budleigh Salterton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and criminal damage (6).