Chippenham Rural vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Chippenham Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Chippenham Rural vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Chippenham Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      23.1% 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 Chippenham Rural
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      422
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      478
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chippenham Rural
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      155 ↑5%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓41%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓2%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓34%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      32 ↓24%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓6%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      24 ↑118%
      1
      Public Order
      27 ↑13%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chippenham Rural safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Chippenham Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 422 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 Chippenham Rural vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Chippenham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — 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 Chippenham Rural and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Chippenham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 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 Chippenham Rural and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Chippenham Rural recorded 47 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 Chippenham Rural vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Chippenham Rural totalled 155 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 Chippenham Rural and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chippenham Rural recorded 478 crimes (now 422, a change of -11.7%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chippenham Rural 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. Chippenham Rural has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chippenham Rural and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Chippenham Rural falls within the Wiltshire 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 Chippenham Rural 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 Chippenham Rural or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chippenham Rural 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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