Total Crime Rate
50.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laurel Cottages area has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Broadclyst , and the 159th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laurel Cottages (EX5 3HQ) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% lower than the Broadclyst average (69.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laurel Cottages (EX5 3HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Gardens. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadclyst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Coach Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Coach Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Orchard Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Gardens | Under investigation |
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