TQ2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2

TQ2, Torbay has recorded a total of 624 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (217) incidents (5.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (113) incidents (13.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (65) incidents (16.07% increase)

TQ2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 41
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 30

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 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%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 291 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202465
June 202456
May 202447
April 202455
March 202436
February 202432

A total of 562 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024113
June 2024100
May 202495
April 202497
March 202492
February 202465

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 1093 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 217 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202423
May 202424
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202453
May 202467
April 202466
March 202430
February 202421

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
August 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft7
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Littlefield Close
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order8
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Factory Row
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cary Parade
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Woodland Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. East Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapel Court
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Rock Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bellrock Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lucius Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mckay Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hele Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hamelin Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Peter'S Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Snowberry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Church Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Laburnum Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Torbay Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Rowdens Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sussex Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lincoln Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Shrewsbury Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nicholson Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Laburnum Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vaughan Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Burridge Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1