Devon & Cornwall Police

Is Lynton & Lynmouth Safe?

Crime statistics for Lynton & Lynmouth. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 86 crimes
92 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

86 Crimes (last 12 months)
60% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓5.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 86 total crimes recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth

Violent Crime
25 29.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
19 22.1%
Other Theft
15 17.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
12 14%
Public Order
6 7%
Other Crime
4 4.7%
Vehicle Crime
2 2.3%
Burglary
2 2.3%
Drugs
1 1.2%
Robbery
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Lynton & Lynmouth — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynton & Lynmouth safe?

Lynton & Lynmouth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 92/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 86 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Lynton & Lynmouth is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth in the last 12 months?

86 crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (91 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 25 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Lynton & Lynmouth?

The most common crime in Lynton & Lynmouth is Violent Crime, with 25 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 29.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Lynton & Lynmouth increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Lynton & Lynmouth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.5% — from 91 crimes in the previous 12 months to 86 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Lynton & Lynmouth?

Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Lynton & Lynmouth compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?

Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 36/100. Lynton & Lynmouth is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Lynton & Lynmouth?

60% of crimes recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Lynton & Lynmouth?

25 violent crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth in the last 12 months — representing 29.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 19 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Lynton & Lynmouth last updated?

The crime data for Lynton & Lynmouth was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Lynton & Lynmouth with other areas?

You can compare Lynton & Lynmouth with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.