Crewkerne Town vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Crewkerne Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Crewkerne Town vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Crewkerne Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      616 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      34.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      616
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      629
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewkerne Town
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑6%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓16%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓6%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↓21%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑100%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Public Order
      64 ↓22%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓32%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewkerne Town safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Crewkerne Town has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 616 crimes in the last 12 months. Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 86 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewkerne Town vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Crewkerne Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lynton & Lynmouth shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Crewkerne Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Lynton & Lynmouth, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Crewkerne Town recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19. 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 Crewkerne Town vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Crewkerne Town totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewkerne Town recorded 629 crimes (now 616, a change of -2.1%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      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. Crewkerne Town has a resolution rate of 34.6% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Crewkerne Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Lynton & Lynmouth 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 Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      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 Crewkerne Town or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewkerne Town and Lynton & Lynmouth. 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.