LOWER MEDDON STREET, EX39 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2BL

LOWER MEDDON STREET, EX39 2BL, Torridge has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.11 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX39 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX39 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2BL, encompassing approximately 3600 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 2BL area, explore the EX39 2BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX39 2BL area, visit the EX39 2BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EX39 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Allhalland Street with total crimes: 5
  • The Quay with total crimes: 4

LOWER MEDDON STREET, EX39 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.115.56%
Anti-social behaviour65.28-40.00%
Shoplifting51.67-28.57%
Public order41.39100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.72-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour105.00-41.18%
Shoplifting72.7875.00%
Other theft51.940.00%
Burglary51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour178.89-32.00%
Public order44.72-60.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-33.33%
Drugs21.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.8319.05%
Violence and sexual offences246.94-4.00%
Public order106.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-14.29%
Drugs41.67100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.9490.91%
Public order85.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.2275.00%
Shoplifting51.94-16.67%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.56-21.43%
Shoplifting63.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-42.86%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.89133.33%
Public order51.94-16.67%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.560.00%
Public order61.940.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202432
June 202424
May 202425
April 202420
March 202425
February 202420

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202417
June 202425
May 202421
April 202411
March 202414
February 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Allhalland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. The Quay
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Honestone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bull Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Meddon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Silver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Union Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meddon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1