Lynton & Lynmouth vs Torrington Rural

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
      43/100
      Torrington Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lynton & Lynmouth vs Torrington Rural 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
      43/100
      Below Average
      Torrington Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Torrington Rural
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      432
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      668
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Torrington Rural
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓46%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      44 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑88%
      19 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      16 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      50 ↓30%
      Drugs
      1
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      25 ↓34%
      Shoplifting
      0
      20 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lynton & Lynmouth safer than Torrington Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrington Rural has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 432 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lynton & Lynmouth vs Torrington Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Torrington Rural shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lynton & Lynmouth and Torrington Rural?

      In Lynton & Lynmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Torrington Rural, it is Violent Crime (227 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lynton & Lynmouth and Torrington Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrington Rural recorded 44. 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 Torrington Rural?

      Violent crime in Lynton & Lynmouth totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Torrington Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth and Torrington Rural 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%). Torrington Rural recorded 668 crimes previously (now 432, -35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lynton & Lynmouth and Torrington Rural?

      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 Torrington Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lynton & Lynmouth and Torrington Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torrington Rural 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 Torrington Rural?

      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 Torrington Rural on a crime map?

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

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