Colebrook & Newnham vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Colebrook & Newnham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Colebrook & Newnham vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Colebrook & Newnham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      827
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      798
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colebrook & Newnham
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑4%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓29%
      0
      Other Theft
      48 ↑20%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑133%
      0
      Burglary
      25 ↑67%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑15%
      0
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      38 ↓25%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      56 ↑133%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓58%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colebrook & Newnham safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Colebrook & Newnham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colebrook & Newnham vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Colebrook & Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lynton & Lynmouth shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colebrook & Newnham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Colebrook & Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Lynton & Lynmouth, it is miscellaneous (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colebrook & Newnham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Colebrook & Newnham recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0. 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 Colebrook & Newnham vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Colebrook & Newnham totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colebrook & Newnham and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colebrook & Newnham recorded 798 crimes (now 827, a change of +3.6%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colebrook & Newnham 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. Colebrook & Newnham has a resolution rate of 20% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colebrook & Newnham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Colebrook & Newnham 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 Colebrook & Newnham 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 Colebrook & Newnham or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colebrook & Newnham 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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