Crime in Broadclyst, East Devon: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Broadclyst, East Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broadclyst, East Devon at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadclyst, East Devon
- Types of crime in Broadclyst, East Devon
- Broadclyst, East Devon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broadclyst, East Devon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadclyst, East Devon
- Demographics of Broadclyst, East Devon
- Questions about crime in Broadclyst, East Devon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (36) and public order (31) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Broadclyst, East Devon | East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 7,455 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,991 | 158,239 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broadclyst, East Devon peaked in the year to August 2025 (473 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (291). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 46.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 473 | 52.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 426 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 295 | 32.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 292 | 32.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 34.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 291 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 38.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 67 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -65% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broadclyst, East Devon; the highest is Cranbrook, East Devon (53.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodbury & Lympstone (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadclyst, East Devon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | 420 | 53.9 | +17% |
| Whimple & Rockbeare | 248 | 50.0 | +8% |
| Woodbury & Lympstone | 161 | 28.0 | -39% |
| Ottery St Mary | 388 | 36.2 | -22% |
| Exmouth Halsdon | 300 | 35.9 | -22% |
| Exmouth Brixington | 252 | 33.3 | -28% |
| Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh | 223 | 45.1 | -2% |
| Budleigh & Raleigh | 256 | 30.7 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Broadclyst, East Devon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chambers Lane” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chambers Lane | 44 |
| On or near Stone Barton Road | 24 |
| On or near Shale Row | 23 |
| On or near Turner Close | 22 |
| On or near Amber Rise | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Manley Meadow | 18 |
| On or near Orchard Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Elliott Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Harris Place | 11 |
Of the 379 crimes in Broadclyst, East Devon with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 16.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Broadclyst, East Devon has an estimated population of 8,991 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broadclyst, East Devon average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broadclyst, East Devon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broadclyst, East Devon a safe place to live?
Broadclyst, East Devon recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broadclyst, East Devon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Broadclyst, East Devon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadclyst, East Devon was down 12% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broadclyst, East Devon?
About 8,991 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broadclyst, East Devon?
Broadclyst, East Devon is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.