Crime Rate in Broadclyst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadclyst

The total recorded crimes in Broadclyst, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadclyst crime rate of 19.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Broadclyst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shercroft Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stone Barton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Turner Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Broadclyst has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 19.51 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadclyst)CrimesRank (Broadclyst)CrimesRank (Broadclyst)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
Axminster58 3621 39 3
Ottery St Mary57 4436 7NA NA
Trinity18 18207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh31 11460 51 16
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
Feniton3 2959 282 8
Sidmouth Sidford37 8392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's29 12368 101 11
Exmouth Halsdon19 17338 11NA NA
Newbridges4 2783 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 15315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh25 13247 16NA NA
Sidmouth Town20 16277 141 14
Coly Valley12 20206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley16 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe4 26114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford10 2288 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare8 2348 29NA NA
Tale Vale6 2428 30NA NA
Sidmouth Rural4 2878 25NA NA
Exe Valley4 2571 26NA NA
Yarty2 3060 27NA NA

Broadclyst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202416
November 202420
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419
July 202415
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Broadclyst in May 2025

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

1. Shercroft Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Stone Barton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Turner Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tower View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Chambers Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stone Barton (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad View (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Oaktree Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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