Fairwood vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Fairwood South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Fairwood vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Fairwood
      South Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairwood
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      65
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.9%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairwood
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      35 ↓27%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓50%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑25%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      6 ↓57%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairwood safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Fairwood has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 86 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairwood vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Fairwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lynton & Lynmouth shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Fairwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Lynton & Lynmouth, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Fairwood recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19. 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 Fairwood vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Fairwood totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwood recorded 94 crimes (now 65, a change of -30.9%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwood 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. Fairwood has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairwood and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Fairwood 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 Fairwood 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 Fairwood or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwood 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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