Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone vs Dawlish

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dawlish Devon & Cornwall Police

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone vs Dawlish Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.8% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dawlish
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      860 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      B Dawlish
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      304
      860
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      282
      897
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.8%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone
      B Dawlish
      Violent Crime
      149 ↑48%
      375 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓39%
      132 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓14%
      43 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      19 ↑6%
      Burglary
      21 ↓34%
      33 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓11%
      90 ↓7%
      Drugs
      5 ↓50%
      26 ↑13%
      Public Order
      12 ↑33%
      52 ↑8%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓46%
      60 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑300%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone safer than Dawlish?

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Dawlish has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 860 crimes. Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dawlish shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Dawlish, it is Violent Crime (375 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dawlish recorded 132. 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 Dawlish?

      Violent crime in Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 375 in Dawlish. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 282 crimes (now 304, a change of +7.8%). Dawlish recorded 897 crimes previously (now 860, -4.1%).

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

      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 38.1% and Dawlish has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Dawlish on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clyst Valley, Woodbury & Lympstone and Dawlish. 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.