Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Broad Clyst recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 3, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Burglary (1), while Padstow 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 April 2026 Police data, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Broad Clyst — 3 vs 8 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Padstow 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 Padstow had more Other theft. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 8).