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

Overview of Crime in EX39 2EW

MEDDON STREET, EX39 2EW, Torridge has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2EW, encompassing approximately 4357 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 2EW area, explore the EX39 2EW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX39 2EW area, visit the EX39 2EW 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: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX39 2EW 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 2EW 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.955.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.360.00%
Public order41.610.00%
Shoplifting30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.56-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour74.13-30.00%
Burglary51.61150.00%
Shoplifting51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Public order40.92100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.3929.17%
Anti-social behaviour107.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3025.00%
Public order21.15-71.43%
Burglary20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 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 offences2414.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour205.5133.33%
Public order74.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-60.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.1536.84%
Anti-social behaviour155.9715.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.44400.00%
Public order72.3040.00%
Shoplifting51.61-16.67%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.85-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour134.3662.50%
Shoplifting62.9850.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.7762.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3060.00%
Public order41.84-20.00%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.180.00%
Public order53.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202431
June 202424
May 202426
April 202419
March 202426
February 202416

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 202415
April 202413
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 2EW 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. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Honestone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bull Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower Meddon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Union Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meddon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Montague Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Geneva Court
    Total1
    Other crime1