Total Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlen Court area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marlen Court (EX39 5XT) in the last 12 months was 34.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.2% lower than the Bideford East average (79.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlen Court (EX39 5XT), the main crime hotspot is near Union Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bideford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coronation Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ackland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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