Barnstaple Newport vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Barnstaple Newport Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Barnstaple Newport vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Barnstaple Newport
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↑139.1% trend
      17.4% 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 Barnstaple Newport
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      935
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑139.1%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnstaple Newport
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      369 ↑149%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↑59%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑176%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑1000%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      19 ↑46%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑163%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      38 ↑41%
      1
      Public Order
      52 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      171 ↑272%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnstaple Newport safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Barnstaple Newport has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 935 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 Barnstaple Newport vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Barnstaple Newport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +139.1% — 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 Barnstaple Newport and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Barnstaple Newport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 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 Barnstaple Newport and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Barnstaple Newport recorded 121 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 Barnstaple Newport vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Barnstaple Newport totalled 369 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 Barnstaple Newport and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnstaple Newport recorded 391 crimes (now 935, a change of +139.1%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnstaple Newport 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. Barnstaple Newport has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnstaple Newport and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Barnstaple Newport 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 Barnstaple Newport 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 Barnstaple Newport or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnstaple Newport 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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