Lynton & Lynmouth vs Seaton 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
      73/100
      Seaton Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lynton & Lynmouth vs Seaton Rural Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Seaton Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      42.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Seaton Rural
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      86
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lynton & Lynmouth
      B Seaton Rural
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓46%
      94 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      16 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑88%
      13 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓89%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lynton & Lynmouth safer than Seaton Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaton Rural has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lynton & Lynmouth vs Seaton 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. Seaton Rural shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lynton & Lynmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Seaton Rural, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaton Rural recorded 16. 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 Seaton Rural?

      Violent crime in Lynton & Lynmouth totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Seaton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth and Seaton 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%). Seaton Rural recorded 191 crimes previously (now 164, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lynton & Lynmouth and Seaton 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 Seaton Rural has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lynton & Lynmouth and Seaton Rural?

      Lynton & Lynmouth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Seaton 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 Seaton 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 Seaton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lynton & Lynmouth and Seaton 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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