Crime in Budleigh & Raleigh: statistics, rates and trends
256 crimes were recorded in Budleigh & Raleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Budleigh & Raleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Budleigh & Raleigh
- Types of crime in Budleigh & Raleigh
- Budleigh & Raleigh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Budleigh & Raleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Budleigh & Raleigh
- Demographics of Budleigh & Raleigh
- Questions about crime in Budleigh & Raleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), other theft (30) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,752nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Budleigh & Raleigh | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 256 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,350 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Budleigh & Raleigh peaked in the year to August 2019 (400 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (247). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 256 | 30.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 247 | 29.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 265 | 31.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 274 | 32.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 301 | 36.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 324 | 38.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 400 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 301 | 36.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and criminal damage and arson (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 91 to 130, while anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 15.6 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Budleigh & Raleigh; the highest is Exmouth Town (135.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodbury & Lympstone (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Budleigh & Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | +8% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | +47% |
| Exmouth Littleham | 545 | 66.6 | +117% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | +17% |
| Exmouth Town | 971 | 135.7 | +343% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -9% |
| Sidmouth Town | 235 | 43.6 | +42% |
| Sidmouth Sidford | 427 | 60.9 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Budleigh & Raleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 20 |
| On or near Bay Road | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Duke'S Road | 8 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Sages Lea | 8 |
| On or near Fore Street | 7 |
| On or near Ottervale Road | 7 |
| On or near Clinton Close | 6 |
Of the 233 crimes in Budleigh & Raleigh with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Budleigh & Raleigh has an estimated population of 8,350 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (43%, against 19%), more retired residents (45%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Budleigh & Raleigh average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Budleigh & Raleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 44.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Budleigh & Raleigh a safe place to live?
Budleigh & Raleigh recorded 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,752nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Budleigh & Raleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Budleigh & Raleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Budleigh & Raleigh was up 4% on the year before: 256 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 247 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Budleigh & Raleigh?
About 8,350 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 43% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Budleigh & Raleigh?
Budleigh & Raleigh is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.