Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone vs Southway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Southway Devon & Cornwall Police

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone vs Southway Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.1% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Southway
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      755 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.3% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      B Southway
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      89
      755
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      64
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.1%
      ↑27.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      B Southway
      Violent Crime
      47 ↑68%
      403 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑0%
      109 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      35 ↑94%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑0%
      77 ↑26%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      13 ↓38%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      38 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1
      4
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑275%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      28 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone safer than Southway?

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 89 crimes in the last 12 months. Southway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 755 crimes. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southway shows +27.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Southway, it is Violent Crime (403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southway recorded 109. 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 Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone vs Southway?

      Violent crime in Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 403 in Southway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 64 crimes (now 89, a change of +39.1%). Southway recorded 593 crimes previously (now 755, +27.3%).

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

      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. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone has a resolution rate of 25% and Southway has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Southway 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 Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone and Southway?

      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 Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone or Southway on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.