TQ1 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 1BX

TQ1 1BX, Torbay has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.79 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ1 postcode area, which has experienced 393 crimes and a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ1 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 1BX, encompassing approximately 1976 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-42.42% decrease)

TQ1 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Madrepore Road with total crimes: 13
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12

TQ1 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4867.79-27.27%
Shoplifting2024.2853.85%
Anti-social behaviour1910.12-42.42%
Other theft179.61142.86%
Criminal damage and arson98.6012.50%
Public order84.55-33.33%
Drugs74.05133.33%
Theft from the person33.5450.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6675.381.54%
Anti-social behaviour3333.3922.22%
Shoplifting1316.6944.44%
Public order126.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.07-52.94%
Other theft74.05-36.36%
Burglary43.540.00%
Drugs32.0250.00%
Theft from the person21.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6571.8427.45%
Anti-social behaviour2732.888.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.6630.77%
Other theft118.6057.14%
Shoplifting95.56-47.06%
Theft from the person44.55100.00%
Public order32.02-70.00%
Drugs21.52-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5170.326.25%
Anti-social behaviour2525.80-7.41%
Shoplifting1712.65-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson138.608.33%
Public order106.5866.67%
Drugs75.0640.00%
Other theft73.54-50.00%
Burglary33.54-50.00%
Theft from the person21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Robbery11.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4876.39-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2724.28-22.86%
Shoplifting2413.66-33.33%
Other theft1412.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson127.0833.33%
Public order66.07-45.45%
Burglary63.04200.00%
Drugs53.04400.00%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Robbery32.0250.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5084.48-1.96%
Shoplifting3625.29260.00%
Anti-social behaviour3518.2152.17%
Other theft1617.710.00%
Public order118.0922.22%
Criminal damage and arson95.56-18.18%
Robbery24.55100.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5165.7759.38%
Anti-social behaviour2325.80-23.33%
Other theft1611.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.090.00%
Shoplifting105.56-16.67%
Public order95.06125.00%
Theft from the person34.550.00%
Drugs31.52-50.00%
Burglary21.52-50.00%
Other crime11.01-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3257.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour3016.190.00%
Shoplifting1215.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.070.00%
Other theft105.560.00%
Drugs65.060.00%
Public order43.040.00%
Other crime42.020.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202433
July 202427
June 202425
May 202427
April 202435
March 202423
February 202430

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202410

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202466
July 202465
June 202451
May 202448
April 202450
March 202451
February 202432

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20249
June 202417
May 202424
April 202436
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202417
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1