Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broad Clyst has less crime — 8 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Broad Clyst in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 8, a 39.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Exeter has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Broad Clyst is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Broad Clyst the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broad Clyst recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 8 vs 315 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Broad Clyst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broad Clyst saw higher rates of Burglary while Exeter had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Broad Clyst recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 315).