Ashburton vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Ashburton Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ashburton vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Ashburton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Ashburton
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      194
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      302
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.8%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashburton
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      101 ↓13%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓44%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓51%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓85%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓80%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓63%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      1
      Public Order
      18 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 69/100 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 Ashburton safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Ashburton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 194 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 Ashburton vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Ashburton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.8% — 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 Ashburton and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Ashburton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 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 Ashburton and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Ashburton recorded 22 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 Ashburton vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Ashburton totalled 101 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 Ashburton and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashburton recorded 302 crimes (now 194, a change of -35.8%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashburton 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. Ashburton has a resolution rate of 0% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashburton and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Ashburton falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police 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 Ashburton 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 Ashburton or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashburton 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.