Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX4 · Devon
546
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broad Clyst has less crime — 8 vs 546 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Broad Clyst in April 2026 — 546 incidents compared to 8, a 68.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Exeter has more Shoplifting (88). 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 546 incidents. That is 99% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Broad Clyst recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 546).