MERRIFIELD ROAD, EX39 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 4BX

MERRIFIELD ROAD, EX39 4BX, Torridge has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This EX39 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 4BX, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 4BX area, explore the EX39 4BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX39 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ayres Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sentry Corner with total crimes: 2
  • Avon Road with total crimes: 2

MERRIFIELD ROAD, EX39 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-87.50%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.84-66.67%
Other crime42.48300.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.45233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Other crime11.420.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.519.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-50.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.35-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-28.57%
Other crime31.770.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.35325.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.030.00%
Shoplifting32.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.770.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202421
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 202417
February 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 4BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ayres Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sentry Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Avon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Barton Tors
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fillablack Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Biddiblack Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newport Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1