Crime Rate in Broadclyst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadclyst

The total recorded crimes in Broadclyst, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadclyst crime rate of 24.68 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Broadclyst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quern Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Shale Row with total crimes: 4
  • Hatchland Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broadclyst has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 24.68 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Seaton24 13196 201 13
Sidmouth Town15 17277 141 14
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Broadclyst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202416
November 202420
October 202423
September 202422
August 202419
July 202415
June 202438
May 202422
April 202418

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Broadclyst in March 2025

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

1. Quern Rise (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson7
2. Shale Row (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hatchland Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Amber Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Turner Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Burrow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Tower View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ross Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Barnade View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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