Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      20.6% 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,799
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,041
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      1,124 ↑2%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      390 ↓38%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      125 ↑4%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑11%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      68 ↑3%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↓27%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      86 ↓22%
      1
      Public Order
      215 ↑4%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      31 ↑244%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      385 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑89%
      0
      Other Crime
      49 ↓8%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,799 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,124 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges recorded 390 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges totalled 1,124 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges recorded 3,041 crimes (now 2,799, a change of -8%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges 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. Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges 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 Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges 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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