Axminster Rural vs Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Axminster Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone Devon & Cornwall Police

      Axminster Rural vs Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Axminster Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.1% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Axminster Rural
      B Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      249
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      273
      64
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑39.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Axminster Rural
      B Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      Violent Crime
      108 ↓11%
      47 ↑68%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓4%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓13%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      21 ↑5%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑6%
      6 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↓82%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      15 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Axminster Rural safer than Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      Axminster Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 249 crimes in the last 12 months. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Axminster Rural vs Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      Axminster Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone shows +39.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      In Axminster Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      Axminster Rural recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 7. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Axminster Rural vs Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      Violent crime in Axminster Rural totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Axminster Rural recorded 273 crimes (now 249, a change of -8.8%). Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 64 crimes previously (now 89, +39.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Axminster Rural has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      Axminster Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Axminster Rural or Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Axminster Rural and Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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