UNION STREET, TQ1 1ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 1ES

UNION STREET, TQ1 1ES, Torbay has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.10 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 1ES 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 1ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 1ES, encompassing approximately 2565 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 1ES area, explore the TQ1 1ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

TQ1 1ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15

UNION STREET, TQ1 1ES 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4865.10-22.58%
Shoplifting2418.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.36-58.33%
Drugs177.80142.86%
Other theft156.6315.38%
Criminal damage and arson155.8536.36%
Public order125.85-20.00%
Theft from the person54.68400.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6267.44-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour4824.1771.43%
Public order1518.7187.50%
Other theft135.858.33%
Shoplifting125.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.68-31.25%
Drugs74.29-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.73-50.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.78-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6965.10-9.21%
Anti-social behaviour2826.90-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson1610.9223.08%
Other theft126.24-7.69%
Shoplifting104.68-50.00%
Drugs93.9012.50%
Public order83.51-11.11%
Theft from the person53.1225.00%
Vehicle crime41.95-42.86%
Burglary31.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7674.0720.63%
Anti-social behaviour3129.63-6.06%
Shoplifting2012.08-4.76%
Other theft137.8030.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.0744.44%
Public order95.07-10.00%
Drugs83.510.00%
Vehicle crime73.1275.00%
Theft from the person42.73100.00%
Burglary41.56-20.00%
Robbery31.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6365.8834.04%
Anti-social behaviour3324.56-19.51%
Shoplifting2112.86-47.50%
Public order108.190.00%
Other theft103.90-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.90-30.77%
Drugs83.51166.67%
Burglary53.1266.67%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Robbery31.5650.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4768.61-20.34%
Anti-social behaviour4118.3232.26%
Shoplifting4015.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.598.33%
Other theft115.07-35.29%
Public order104.2911.11%
Drugs33.900.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5960.8143.90%
Anti-social behaviour3123.00-8.82%
Other theft1712.0854.55%
Shoplifting166.63128.57%
Criminal damage and arson126.24-14.29%
Public order94.6880.00%
Drugs33.51-25.00%
Burglary31.17-40.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Other crime20.78-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4149.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3415.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.250.00%
Other theft115.460.00%
Shoplifting74.290.00%
Other crime62.730.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Drugs41.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202448
July 202428
June 202431
May 202433
April 202441
March 202431
February 202434

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202462
July 202469
June 202476
May 202463
April 202447
March 202459
February 202441

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202413
May 202410
April 202411
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 202421
April 202440
March 202416
February 20247

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202416
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 202412
February 202414

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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 1ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bethel Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1