Lynton & Lynmouth vs Okehampton Rural West

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
      59/100
      Okehampton Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lynton & Lynmouth vs Okehampton Rural West 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
      59/100
      Average
      Okehampton Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Okehampton Rural West
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Okehampton Rural West
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓46%
      138 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      31 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑88%
      18 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      35 ↓3%
      Drugs
      1
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      19 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lynton & Lynmouth safer than Okehampton Rural West?

      Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Okehampton Rural West has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 285 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Lynton & Lynmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Okehampton Rural West shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lynton & Lynmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Okehampton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (138 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Okehampton Rural West recorded 31. 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 Okehampton Rural West?

      Violent crime in Lynton & Lynmouth totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 138 in Okehampton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth and Okehampton Rural West 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%). Okehampton Rural West recorded 368 crimes previously (now 285, -22.6%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Lynton & Lynmouth and Okehampton Rural West?

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

      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 Okehampton Rural West on a crime map?

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

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