MERRYLEES DRIVE, EX32 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 9DQ

MERRYLEES DRIVE, EX32 9DQ, North Devon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This EX32 9DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX32 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX32 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 9DQ, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 9DQ area, explore the EX32 9DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX32 9DQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Convent Close with total crimes: 3

MERRYLEES DRIVE, EX32 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.97300.00%
Public order73.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.840.00%
Drugs22.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.910.00%
Public order32.44-25.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Shoplifting21.22-60.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.84-50.00%
Shoplifting52.44-44.44%
Public order42.030.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.790.00%
Shoplifting94.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.66-30.00%
Drugs12.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0171.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.88233.33%
Other theft34.06200.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Shoplifting31.22-57.14%
Drugs11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.57-53.33%
Shoplifting72.8416.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-25.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-85.71%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.44200.00%
Other theft76.10133.33%
Shoplifting62.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Other crime11.630.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415
February 20245

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 9DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Convent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Water Lane Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Joseph'S Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hughes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. East Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1