Martock and the Hamdons vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Martock and the Hamdons Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Martock and the Hamdons vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Martock and the Hamdons
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Martock and the Hamdons
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      476
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      472
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martock and the Hamdons
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      250 ↑20%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑20%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓31%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓26%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      26 ↓13%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓14%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      1
      Public Order
      33 ↓28%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓21%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martock and the Hamdons safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Martock and the Hamdons has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 476 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 Martock and the Hamdons vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Martock and the Hamdons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Martock and the Hamdons and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Martock and the Hamdons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (250 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 Martock and the Hamdons and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Martock and the Hamdons recorded 60 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 Martock and the Hamdons vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Martock and the Hamdons totalled 250 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 Martock and the Hamdons and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martock and the Hamdons recorded 472 crimes (now 476, a change of +0.9%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martock and the Hamdons 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. Martock and the Hamdons has a resolution rate of 20% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Martock and the Hamdons and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Martock and the Hamdons 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 Martock and the Hamdons 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 Martock and the Hamdons or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martock and the Hamdons and Lynton & Lynmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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