Heavitree & Polsloe vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Heavitree & Polsloe Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Heavitree & Polsloe vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heavitree & Polsloe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,214 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      20.1% 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 Heavitree & Polsloe
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,214
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,102
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heavitree & Polsloe
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      2,173 ↑15%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      875 ↓5%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      283 ↓10%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↑30%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      134 ↑12%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      425 ↓11%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      122 ↓11%
      1
      Public Order
      320 ↑2%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      52 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      430 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      65 ↑20%
      0
      Other Crime
      86 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heavitree & Polsloe safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Heavitree & Polsloe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,214 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 Heavitree & Polsloe vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Heavitree & Polsloe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — 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 Heavitree & Polsloe and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Heavitree & Polsloe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,173 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 Heavitree & Polsloe and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 875 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 Heavitree & Polsloe vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Heavitree & Polsloe totalled 2,173 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 Heavitree & Polsloe and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heavitree & Polsloe recorded 5,102 crimes (now 5,214, a change of +2.2%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heavitree & Polsloe 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. Heavitree & Polsloe has a resolution rate of 20.1% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heavitree & Polsloe and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Heavitree & Polsloe 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 Heavitree & Polsloe 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 Heavitree & Polsloe or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heavitree & Polsloe 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.