Melksham Rural North vs Lynton & Lynmouth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melksham Rural North vs Lynton & Lynmouth 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 Melksham Rural North safer than Lynton & Lynmouth?
Melksham Rural North has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 592 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 Melksham Rural North vs Lynton & Lynmouth?
Melksham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — 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 Melksham Rural North and Lynton & Lynmouth?
In Melksham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 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 Melksham Rural North and Lynton & Lynmouth?
Melksham Rural North recorded 116 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 Melksham Rural North vs Lynton & Lynmouth?
Violent crime in Melksham Rural North totalled 249 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 Melksham Rural North and Lynton & Lynmouth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melksham Rural North recorded 671 crimes (now 592, a change of -11.8%). Lynton & Lynmouth recorded 91 crimes previously (now 86, -5.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melksham Rural North 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. Melksham Rural North has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Lynton & Lynmouth has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melksham Rural North and Lynton & Lynmouth?
Melksham Rural North 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 Melksham Rural North 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 Melksham Rural North or Lynton & Lynmouth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melksham Rural North and Lynton & Lynmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.