Bridgend Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bridgend Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Bridgend Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bridgend Central
      South Wales Police
      1,893 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgend Central
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,893
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,706
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgend Central
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      646 ↑13%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      362 ↑25%
      0
      Other Theft
      62 ↓23%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓32%
      0
      Burglary
      37 ↓24%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑26%
      0
      Drugs
      102 ↑59%
      0
      Public Order
      241 ↑12%
      0
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      0
      Shoplifting
      155 ↓11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑42%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑71%
      0
      Other Crime
      30 ↓17%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgend Central safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Bridgend Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgend Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Bridgend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lynton & Lynmouth shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgend Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Bridgend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Lynton & Lynmouth, it is miscellaneous (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgend Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Bridgend Central recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0. 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 Bridgend Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Bridgend Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgend Central and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgend Central recorded 1,706 crimes (now 1,893, a change of +11%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgend Central 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. Bridgend Central has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgend Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Bridgend Central falls within the South Wales 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 Bridgend Central 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 Bridgend Central or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

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

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