MYRTLE GARDENS, EX39 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 3HU

MYRTLE GARDENS, EX39 3HU, Torridge has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.95 per 1,000 population. This EX39 3HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX39 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX39 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 3HU, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 3HU area, explore the EX39 3HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

EX39 3HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Quay with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

MYRTLE GARDENS, EX39 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.95-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour166.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.7840.00%
Shoplifting71.6575.00%
Public order61.65-25.00%
Other theft61.420.00%
Burglary51.42400.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.3130.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.21-30.77%
Public order84.25-27.27%
Drugs51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-28.57%
Shoplifting41.18-20.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.02-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour267.090.00%
Public order116.1457.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.60-46.15%
Drugs51.65150.00%
Shoplifting51.18-37.50%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour267.7985.71%
Criminal damage and arson136.14225.00%
Shoplifting83.0733.33%
Public order71.8940.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.670.00%
Shoplifting63.3120.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-60.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.6127.27%
Criminal damage and arson103.31233.33%
Public order52.36-28.57%
Shoplifting51.18-28.57%
Other theft41.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.670.00%
Shoplifting72.600.00%
Public order71.650.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202426
May 202426
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202439
June 202430
May 202433
April 202424
March 202428
February 202424

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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
February 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 3HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Quay
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Copp'S Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lime Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Geneva Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Allhalland Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ackland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willet Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chingswell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A386
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Stella Maris Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buttgarden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Torridge Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Higher Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coldharbour
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Hart Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lower Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ropewalk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belvoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1