Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL7 · Plymouth
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Broad Clyst has less crime — 10 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Plympton recorded substantially more crime than Broad Clyst in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 10, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Burglary (1), while Plympton has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (7). 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, Broad Clyst recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 10 vs 79 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Broad Clyst 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 Plympton had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Broad Clyst recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 79).