Abbey Meads vs Lynton & Lynmouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Abbey Meads Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Abbey Meads vs Lynton & Lynmouth Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Abbey Meads
      Wiltshire Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.9% 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 Abbey Meads
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      215
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      213
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Meads
      B Lynton & Lynmouth
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑7%
      25 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓2%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓38%
      15 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑0%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      1
      Public Order
      15 ↓17%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑178%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lynton & Lynmouth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 68/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Meads safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Abbey Meads has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 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 Abbey Meads vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Abbey Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Abbey Meads and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      In Abbey Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 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 Abbey Meads and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Abbey Meads recorded 40 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 Abbey Meads vs Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Violent crime in Abbey Meads totalled 78 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 Abbey Meads and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Meads recorded 213 crimes (now 215, a change of +0.9%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Meads 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. Abbey Meads has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Meads and Lynton & Lynmouth?

      Abbey Meads 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 Abbey Meads 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 Abbey Meads or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Meads and Lynton & Lynmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.