Elburton & Dunstone vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Elburton & Dunstone Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Elburton & Dunstone vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Elburton & Dunstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      563 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Elburton & Dunstone
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      563
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Elburton & Dunstone
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      242 ↓4%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓22%
      0
      Other Theft
      48 ↑12%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑70%
      0
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑22%
      0
      Drugs
      8 ↓33%
      0
      Public Order
      37 ↑28%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Elburton & Dunstone safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Elburton & Dunstone has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 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 Elburton & Dunstone vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Elburton & Dunstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Elburton & Dunstone and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Elburton & Dunstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 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 Elburton & Dunstone and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Elburton & Dunstone recorded 101 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 Elburton & Dunstone vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Elburton & Dunstone totalled 242 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 Elburton & Dunstone and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Elburton & Dunstone recorded 582 crimes (now 563, a change of -3.3%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Elburton & Dunstone 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. Elburton & Dunstone has a resolution rate of 7% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Elburton & Dunstone and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Elburton & Dunstone 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 Elburton & Dunstone 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 Elburton & Dunstone or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Elburton & Dunstone 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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