Crime Rate in Broadclyst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadclyst

The total recorded crimes in Broadclyst, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadclyst crime rate of 17.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broadclyst, encompassing approximately 1,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Broadclyst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stone Barton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bussel Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadclyst?

To understand the safety of Broadclyst, we need to analyze Broadclyst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Broadclyst reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 530 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadclyst witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Broadclyst had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 4 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadclyst witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Broadclyst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broadclyst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadclyst has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 17.79 ranking 10th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Broadclyst crimes were 530. The crime rate of Broadclyst in 2024 was 304.16 (year) or 25.35 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadclyst were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.30 (year) or 0.19 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadclyst)CrimesRank (Broadclyst)CrimesRank (Broadclyst)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
Axminster75 2621 39 3
Ottery St Mary45 4436 7NA NA
Trinity27 11207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
Feniton7 2659 282 8
Woodbury & Lympstone23 15232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford21 18392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's27 12368 101 11
Newbridges15 2283 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 17315 12NA NA
Sidmouth Town26 13277 141 14
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh24 14247 16NA NA
Coly Valley15 21206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley20 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe14 23114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2788 23NA NA
Sidmouth Rural8 2478 25NA NA
Yarty7 2560 27NA NA
Exe Valley5 2871 26NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare3 2948 29NA NA
Tale Vale2 3028 30NA NA

Broadclyst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202514
April 202521
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202416
November 202420
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Broadclyst in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broadclyst postcode area is presented below.

1. Stone Barton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bussel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Quern Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Turner Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burrow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Holly Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Burrough Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Tower View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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