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Crime in Lynmouth

Lynmouth had 10 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle North Devon area. Crime was level on the three months before.

EX35, North Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lynmouth

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24.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 3 Apr 3 May 3 Jun 6 Jul 1 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lynmouth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence770%
anti-social behaviour220%
public order110%

Lynmouth against North Devon

TypeLynmouth per 1,000Middle North Devon areaChange
Violence17.417.5–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour53.6–
Theft and robbery02.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Combe Martin53.6▲ 51%
Lynton34.8▲ 27%
Porlock30.9▲ 23%
Lynmouth24.90%
Bratton Fleming17.5–
See every North Devon area ranked on the crime in North Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lynmouth a safe area?

Lynmouth had about 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lynmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and public order (1).