The total recorded crimes in Marwood, North Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marwood crime rate of 109.77 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marwood, encompassing approximately 91 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Marwood, we need to analyze Marwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Devon:
In 2024, Marwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Devon average, with 126 crimes compared to 304.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marwood recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the North Devon.
In 2023, Marwood had fewer crimes than the North Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 2. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marwood recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the North Devon.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Devon, Marwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Marwood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 109.77 ranking 18th out of 24 in the North Devon, UK
In 2024, the total Marwood crimes were 126. The crime rate of Marwood in 2024 was 1383.10 (year) or 115.26 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Marwood were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.98 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Devon.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Marwood) | Crimes | Rank (Marwood) | Crimes | Rank (Marwood) | |
| Roundswell | 28 | 9 | 398 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Barnstaple Central | 162 | 1 | 1,452 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Bickington | 43 | 5 | 444 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ilfracombe East | 87 | 2 | 1,090 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Barnstaple with Pilton | 51 | 4 | 676 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Barnstaple with Westacott | 64 | 3 | 474 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Braunton West & Georgeham | 26 | 10 | 215 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Chittlehampton | 2 | 23 | 50 | 25 | 2 | 5 |
| Fremington | 22 | 11 | 152 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| Newport | 29 | 8 | 418 | 6 | NA | NA |
| South Molton | 39 | 6 | 345 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Ilfracombe West | 29 | 7 | 223 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Braunton East | 18 | 12 | 151 | 14 | 1 | 9 |
| Chulmleigh | 12 | 17 | 345 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Mortehoe | 13 | 15 | 148 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| Witheridge | 2 | 22 | 129 | 17 | 1 | 12 |
| Instow | 13 | 16 | 173 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Heanton Punchardon | 17 | 13 | 114 | 19 | NA | NA |
| Landkey | 15 | 14 | 129 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Combe Martin | 8 | 19 | 96 | 20 | NA | NA |
| Lynton & Lynmouth | 7 | 20 | 64 | 22 | NA | NA |
| North Molton | 5 | 21 | 81 | 21 | NA | NA |
| Bratton Fleming | 2 | 25 | 58 | 23 | NA | NA |
| Bishop's Nympton | 2 | 24 | 57 | 24 | NA | NA |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marwood postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |