TQ2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2

TQ2, Torbay has recorded a total of 445 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TQ2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TQ2, encompassing approximately 35725 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (-19.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-33.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)

TQ2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17

TQ2 Crime Map

Postcodes in TQ2

The postcode district are associated with the TQ2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TQ2 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 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15812.46-19.80%
Anti-social behaviour734.42-33.64%
Shoplifting452.0460.71%
Other theft351.26-18.60%
Criminal damage and arson340.98-29.17%
Public order260.95-23.53%
Drugs230.73-14.81%
Burglary130.6444.44%
Vehicle crime130.36-27.78%
Theft from the person90.36125.00%
Other crime80.250.00%
Robbery40.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19714.98-9.22%
Anti-social behaviour1105.51-2.65%
Criminal damage and arson483.08-26.15%
Other theft431.34-8.51%
Public order341.20-17.07%
Shoplifting280.95-24.32%
Drugs270.78-27.03%
Vehicle crime180.76-30.77%
Burglary90.50-35.71%
Other crime80.25-11.11%
Robbery40.220.00%
Theft from the person40.11-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21717.475.34%
Anti-social behaviour1136.0713.00%
Criminal damage and arson653.1616.07%
Other theft471.820.00%
Public order411.3217.14%
Drugs371.1568.18%
Shoplifting371.04-30.19%
Vehicle crime261.0413.04%
Burglary140.73-26.32%
Other crime90.39-43.75%
Theft from the person70.25-30.00%
Robbery40.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.11-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20617.021.48%
Anti-social behaviour1005.775.26%
Criminal damage and arson562.8019.15%
Shoplifting531.57-20.90%
Other theft471.482.17%
Public order351.320.00%
Vehicle crime230.98-4.17%
Drugs220.64-18.52%
Burglary190.6290.00%
Other crime160.53220.00%
Possession of weapons120.45200.00%
Theft from the person100.3442.86%
Robbery50.2866.67%
Bicycle theft40.14100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20316.1049.26%
Anti-social behaviour955.68-2.06%
Shoplifting672.661.52%
Criminal damage and arson471.88-14.55%
Other theft461.3239.39%
Public order351.2934.62%
Drugs270.98170.00%
Vehicle crime240.76118.18%
Burglary100.67-16.67%
Theft from the person70.2840.00%
Other crime50.2025.00%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%
Robbery30.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13612.90-28.42%
Anti-social behaviour973.815.43%
Shoplifting662.72120.00%
Criminal damage and arson551.8552.78%
Other theft331.54-2.94%
Public order260.92-7.14%
Burglary120.730.00%
Vehicle crime110.3457.14%
Drugs100.31-62.96%
Theft from the person50.2866.67%
Other crime40.14-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.11-20.00%
Robbery20.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19013.3240.74%
Anti-social behaviour925.3241.54%
Criminal damage and arson362.5812.50%
Other theft341.01-12.82%
Shoplifting300.9542.86%
Public order280.8440.00%
Drugs270.78145.45%
Burglary120.76-7.69%
Other crime70.34-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.2075.00%
Possession of weapons50.20-16.67%
Robbery40.14-20.00%
Theft from the person30.11200.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13510.196650.00%
Anti-social behaviour653.780.00%
Other theft391.821850.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.090.00%
Shoplifting210.900.00%
Public order200.590.00%
Burglary130.560.00%
Other crime120.360.00%
Drugs110.340.00%
Possession of weapons60.310.00%
Robbery50.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.140.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.11100.00%
Other theft20.06100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Public order10.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.110.00%
Other theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 2024197
July 2024217
June 2024206
May 2024203
April 2024136
March 2024190
February 2024135
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 328 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202443
July 202447
June 202447
May 202446
April 202433
March 202434
February 202439
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 184 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202437
June 202422
May 202427
April 202410
March 202427
February 202411

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 202412

A total of 745 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024110
July 2024113
June 2024100
May 202495
April 202497
March 202492
February 202465

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202441
June 202435
May 202435
April 202426
March 202428
February 202420
November 20231

A total of 373 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202448
July 202465
June 202456
May 202447
April 202455
March 202436
February 202432

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202414
June 202419
May 202410
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
July 202437
June 202453
May 202467
April 202466
March 202430
February 202421

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202426
June 202423
May 202424
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
October 20231

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Woodland Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Littlefield Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Willow Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Torbay Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bellrock Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 19. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Torquay
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 23. Tavy Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Raleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Falkland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 28. Innerbrook Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Halsteads Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Garth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1