Lynton & Lynmouth vs St Marys-with-Summercombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      St Marys-with-Summercombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lynton & Lynmouth vs St Marys-with-Summercombe Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.2% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      86
      587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↑73.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B St Marys-with-Summercombe
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓46%
      293 ↑69%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      73 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑88%
      41 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      18 ↑350%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      22 ↑175%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      61 ↑126%
      Drugs
      1
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      24 ↑60%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      19 ↑111%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lynton & Lynmouth safer than St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys-with-Summercombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 587 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lynton & Lynmouth vs St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Lynton & Lynmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys-with-Summercombe shows +73.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      In Lynton & Lynmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In St Marys-with-Summercombe, it is Violent Crime (293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 73. 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 Lynton & Lynmouth vs St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Violent crime in Lynton & Lynmouth totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 293 in St Marys-with-Summercombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes (now 86, a change of -5.5%). St Marys-with-Summercombe recorded 339 crimes previously (now 587, +73.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      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. Lynton & Lynmouth has a resolution rate of 60% and St Marys-with-Summercombe has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      Lynton & Lynmouth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Marys-with-Summercombe 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 Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe?

      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 Lynton & Lynmouth or St Marys-with-Summercombe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lynton & Lynmouth and St Marys-with-Summercombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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