MYRTLE GROVE, EX39 3HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 3HZ

MYRTLE GROVE, EX39 3HZ, Torridge has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population. This EX39 3HZ 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 3HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 3HZ, encompassing approximately 4127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX39 3HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Allhalland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Willet Street with total crimes: 5

MYRTLE GROVE, EX39 3HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour135.82-18.75%
Shoplifting83.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.94-28.57%
Other theft31.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.30-11.11%
Shoplifting103.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.42133.33%
Public order61.70-14.29%
Other theft61.45500.00%
Burglary51.45400.00%
Other crime11.21-75.00%
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 offences3921.3234.48%
Anti-social behaviour189.45-30.77%
Public order74.36-36.36%
Shoplifting61.70-40.00%
Drugs51.450.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.53-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour267.03-3.70%
Public order116.3037.50%
Shoplifting102.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.42-38.46%
Drugs51.94150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.2628.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.7592.86%
Criminal damage and arson136.54225.00%
Shoplifting103.1511.11%
Public order82.4260.00%
Drugs21.94100.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 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 offences2516.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.060.00%
Shoplifting93.3950.00%
Other theft52.1825.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-60.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.9330.43%
Anti-social behaviour147.2727.27%
Criminal damage and arson103.39233.33%
Shoplifting62.42-25.00%
Public order51.45-28.57%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.570.00%
Shoplifting82.670.00%
Public order71.940.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 202413
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202426
May 202427
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202439
June 202429
May 202432
April 202425
March 202430
February 202423

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 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 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Allhalland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Willet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Geneva Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. The Quay
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Honestone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Market Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Silver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Union Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meddon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1