Taunton Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Taunton Central Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Taunton Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Taunton Central
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,630 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Lynton & Lynmouth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taunton Central
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,630
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,686
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taunton Central
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      1,338 ↑6%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↓5%
      0
      Other Theft
      213 ↑1%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑15%
      0
      Burglary
      73 ↑9%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↓7%
      0
      Drugs
      35 ↑52%
      0
      Public Order
      404 ↓5%
      0
      Robbery
      68 ↑3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      526 ↓15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓29%
      0
      Other Crime
      55 ↑49%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taunton Central safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Taunton Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,630 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 Taunton Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Taunton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Taunton Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Taunton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,338 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 Taunton Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Taunton Central recorded 580 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 Taunton Central vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Taunton Central totalled 1,338 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 Taunton Central and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Taunton Central recorded 3,686 crimes (now 3,630, a change of -1.5%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taunton 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. Taunton Central has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taunton Central and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Taunton Central falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary 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 Taunton 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 Taunton Central or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Taunton 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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