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Crime in Lynton

Lynton had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 17 North Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle North Devon area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

EX35, North Devon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lynton

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34.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 17North Devon rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 3 Apr 3 May 4 Jun 7 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lynton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence964%
anti-social behaviour214%
theft17%
public order17%
criminal damage17%

Lynton against North Devon

TypeLynton per 1,000Middle North Devon areaChange
Violence22.417.5–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour53.6–
Theft and robbery2.52.5–

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%
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 Lynton a safe area?

Lynton had about 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 17 North Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lynton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and theft (1).