Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Broad Clyst has less crime — 8 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded notably higher crime than Broad Clyst in April 2026 — 15 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Burglary (1), while Ottery St Mary has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broad Clyst recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 8 vs 15 incidents. That is 47% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Ottery St Mary had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Broad Clyst recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 15).