Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX5 · Devon
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broad Clyst has less crime — 8 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Broad Clyst in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 8, a 25.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broad Clyst sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Broad Clyst is below the national average while St Austell 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 St Austell — 8 vs 201 incidents. That is 96% 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 St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Broad Clyst recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 201).