Crime Rate in Marwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marwood

The total recorded crimes in Marwood, North Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marwood crime rate of 65.86 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Seaside Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marwood?

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.

Marwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Marwood has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 65.86 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marwood)CrimesRank (Marwood)CrimesRank (Marwood)
Roundswell23 11398 79 1
Barnstaple Central137 11,452 12 7
Bickington39 6444 53 2
Ilfracombe East116 21,090 23 3
Barnstaple with Pilton64 3676 3NA NA
Braunton West & Georgeham17 12215 112 4
Barnstaple with Westacott53 4474 41 8
Chittlehampton7 1950 252 5
South Molton44 5345 8NA NA
Fremington16 14152 132 6
Newport25 10418 6NA NA
Chulmleigh39 7345 9NA NA
Ilfracombe West32 8223 10NA NA
Braunton East17 13151 141 9
Mortehoe32 9148 151 11
Witheridge14 15129 171 12
Instow8 18173 12NA NA
Landkey5 22129 16NA NA
North Molton10 1681 21NA NA
Heanton Punchardon8 17114 19NA NA
Combe Martin3 2496 20NA NA
Bishop's Nympton6 2057 24NA NA
Lynton & Lynmouth4 2364 22NA NA
Bratton Fleming3 2558 23NA NA

Marwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Marwood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Seaside Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shirwell Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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