Lynton & Lynmouth vs South Molton Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lynton & Lynmouth vs South Molton Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynton & Lynmouth safer than South Molton Rural?
Lynton & Lynmouth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. Lynton & Lynmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lynton & Lynmouth vs South Molton Rural?
Lynton & Lynmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton Rural shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural?
In Lynton & Lynmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In South Molton Rural, it is Violent Crime (149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural?
Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton Rural recorded 30. 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 Lynton & Lynmouth vs South Molton Rural?
Violent crime in Lynton & Lynmouth totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 149 in South Molton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes (now 86, a change of -5.5%). South Molton Rural recorded 427 crimes previously (now 341, -20.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural?
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. Lynton & Lynmouth has a resolution rate of 60% and South Molton Rural has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural?
Lynton & Lynmouth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. South Molton Rural 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 Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural?
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 Lynton & Lynmouth or South Molton Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lynton & Lynmouth and South Molton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.