BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 1HG

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HG, Torbay has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 1HG 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 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 1HG, encompassing approximately 3018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TQ1 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Old Torwood Road with total crimes: 8

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.950.00%
Other theft53.3166.67%
Shoplifting41.66-50.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.8663.64%
Anti-social behaviour1011.930.00%
Shoplifting83.31700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-66.67%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.2911.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.3112.50%
Other theft52.9866.67%
Public order31.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9833.33%
Public order72.65133.33%
Shoplifting42.32-20.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.9820.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Shoplifting51.66-37.50%
Public order31.66-50.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour189.28157.14%
Shoplifting85.96700.00%
Public order62.65100.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66400.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.5931.25%
Anti-social behaviour76.96-46.15%
Other theft52.3225.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.300.00%
Shoplifting64.310.00%
Other theft41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202418
March 20247
February 202413

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202422
June 202416
May 202414
April 202428
March 202421
February 202416

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Old Torwood Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lower Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stitchill Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Torwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lower Erith Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lower Warberry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Daphne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lisburne Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1