Clifton-with-Maidenway vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Clifton-with-Maidenway Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Clifton-with-Maidenway vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Clifton-with-Maidenway
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,580 crimes / 12m
      ↑290.1% trend
      18.1% 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,580
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      405
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑290.1%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton-with-Maidenway
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      632 ↑272%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      207 ↑245%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      140 ↑300%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑37%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      49 ↑250%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↑176%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      40 ↑233%
      1
      Public Order
      84 ↑394%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      12
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↑16500%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑1000%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑900%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑1600%
      0
      Other Crime
      36 ↑260%
      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 Clifton-with-Maidenway safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Clifton-with-Maidenway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,580 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Clifton-with-Maidenway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +290.1% — 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Clifton-with-Maidenway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (632 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Clifton-with-Maidenway recorded 207 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Clifton-with-Maidenway totalled 632 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton-with-Maidenway recorded 405 crimes (now 1,580, a change of +290.1%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton-with-Maidenway 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. Clifton-with-Maidenway has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton-with-Maidenway and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Clifton-with-Maidenway 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway 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 Clifton-with-Maidenway or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton-with-Maidenway 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.