Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 10 incidents in February 2026.
Broad Clyst recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 2, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Burglary (1), while Colyton has more Other theft (1). 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, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than Broad Clyst — 2 vs 10 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Colyton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broad Clyst saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Burglary while Colyton had more Other theft. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 10).