Countess Wear & Topsham vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Countess Wear & Topsham Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Countess Wear & Topsham vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Countess Wear & Topsham
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      716 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      30.2% 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 Countess Wear & Topsham
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      716
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      691
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Countess Wear & Topsham
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      305 ↑1%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓26%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑34%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑150%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      27 ↑4%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑3%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      13 ↑8%
      1
      Public Order
      57 ↑50%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑57%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↓5%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 16/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Countess Wear & Topsham safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Countess Wear & Topsham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 716 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 Countess Wear & Topsham vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Countess Wear & Topsham 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 -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Countess Wear & Topsham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Countess Wear & Topsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (305 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 Countess Wear & Topsham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 104 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 Countess Wear & Topsham vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Countess Wear & Topsham totalled 305 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 Countess Wear & Topsham and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Countess Wear & Topsham recorded 691 crimes (now 716, a change of +3.6%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Countess Wear & Topsham 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. Countess Wear & Topsham has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Countess Wear & Topsham and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Countess Wear & Topsham 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 Countess Wear & Topsham or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Countess Wear & Topsham 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.