TQ1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1

TQ1, Torbay has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TQ1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TQ1, encompassing approximately 33838 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (4.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)

TQ1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tramways with total crimes: 22
  • Madrepore Road with total crimes: 13
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12

TQ1 Crime Map

Postcodes in TQ1

The postcode district are associated with the TQ1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TQ1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.754.72%
Anti-social behaviour563.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson261.6562.50%
Other theft180.77-25.00%
Public order170.5321.43%
Shoplifting150.50-42.31%
Drugs140.4416.67%
Vehicle crime120.41-7.69%
Burglary100.35-52.38%
Other crime70.30600.00%
Robbery40.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-40.00%
Theft from the person30.09-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1068.39-26.39%
Anti-social behaviour403.13-28.57%
Shoplifting261.1818.18%
Other theft240.770.00%
Burglary210.71110.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.62-69.23%
Public order140.477.69%
Vehicle crime130.4144.44%
Drugs120.3833.33%
Possession of weapons50.35150.00%
Theft from the person50.1566.67%
Other crime10.15-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14410.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour564.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.6585.71%
Other theft241.54-11.11%
Shoplifting220.71120.00%
Public order130.65-27.78%
Burglary100.38100.00%
Drugs90.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime90.27-30.77%
Other crime80.2714.29%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1289.694.07%
Anti-social behaviour703.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson282.0721.74%
Other theft270.8335.00%
Public order180.8020.00%
Vehicle crime130.53-23.53%
Drugs120.38100.00%
Shoplifting100.35-50.00%
Other crime70.3075.00%
Burglary50.21-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.1533.33%
Theft from the person30.12200.00%
Robbery30.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1239.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour703.6348.94%
Criminal damage and arson232.07-17.86%
Other theft200.68-4.76%
Shoplifting200.59-9.09%
Vehicle crime170.5954.55%
Public order150.50-21.05%
Burglary110.4457.14%
Drugs60.33-33.33%
Other crime40.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.84-0.81%
Anti-social behaviour473.6311.90%
Criminal damage and arson281.3921.74%
Shoplifting220.83340.00%
Other theft210.65-4.55%
Public order190.6211.76%
Vehicle crime110.56266.67%
Drugs90.33-18.18%
Other crime80.2714.29%
Burglary70.2440.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.06-66.67%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.8944.19%
Anti-social behaviour423.66-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.244.55%
Other theft220.68-8.33%
Public order170.6530.77%
Drugs110.500.00%
Other crime70.33-22.22%
Burglary50.21-58.33%
Shoplifting50.15-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.15-78.57%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences867.548500.00%
Anti-social behaviour502.540.00%
Other theft241.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.710.00%
Vehicle crime140.650.00%
Public order130.410.00%
Burglary120.380.00%
Drugs110.350.00%
Shoplifting110.330.00%
Other crime90.330.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 202412

A total of 946 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 105.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024106
July 2024144
June 2024128
May 2024123
April 2024123
March 2024124
February 202486
September 20231

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 202452
June 202428
May 202423
April 202428
March 202423
February 202422

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 202411
March 20243
February 202414

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202440
July 202456
June 202470
May 202470
April 202447
March 202442
February 202450

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202424
June 202427
May 202420
April 202421
March 202422
February 202424

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202413
June 202418
May 202415
April 202419
March 202417
February 202413

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202422
June 202410
May 202420
April 202422
March 20245
February 202411

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tramways
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Park Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Stoke Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Torwood Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Teignmouth Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cuthbert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Willowfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Higher Erith Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lower Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stitchill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rose Dene
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1