MEDDON STREET, EX39 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2EQ

MEDDON STREET, EX39 2EQ, Torridge has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2EQ 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 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2EQ, encompassing approximately 4095 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EX39 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Allhalland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Geneva Place with total crimes: 5

MEDDON STREET, EX39 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.880.00%
Shoplifting52.20-28.57%
Public order41.2233.33%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.94-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour94.88-35.71%
Shoplifting72.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Burglary51.22150.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.3824.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.57-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Public order41.22-55.56%
Shoplifting40.98100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.074.17%
Anti-social behaviour246.1020.00%
Public order95.8612.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-37.50%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-60.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour205.8653.85%
Public order84.88166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.95166.67%
Shoplifting51.95-16.67%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour135.1362.50%
Shoplifting63.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-57.14%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9575.00%
Public order51.71-16.67%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.400.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 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 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202431
June 202425
May 202424
April 202421
March 202427
February 202418

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202424
May 202420
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 2EQ 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. Geneva Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. The Quay
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Market Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Silver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Union Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meddon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Montague Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Geneva Court
    Total1
    Other crime1