VICTORIA ROAD, TQ1 1HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 1HX

VICTORIA ROAD, TQ1 1HX, Torbay has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.97 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 1HX 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 1HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 1HX, encompassing approximately 5941 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

TQ1 1HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Castle Circus with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

VICTORIA ROAD, TQ1 1HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.973.70%
Criminal damage and arson104.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.68-36.36%
Drugs71.18600.00%
Public order71.1840.00%
Other crime61.180.00%
Other theft51.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.8425.00%
Shoplifting40.84-33.33%
Burglary20.67-66.67%
Theft from the person20.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.4617.39%
Anti-social behaviour114.5457.14%
Shoplifting61.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0120.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Burglary61.01100.00%
Public order51.01400.00%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.75-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour73.87-53.33%
Other theft61.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-16.67%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs20.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.15-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour155.3936.36%
Other theft92.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51100.00%
Drugs61.01200.00%
Shoplifting61.010.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.1113.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.72-15.38%
Shoplifting61.85-25.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.2830.43%
Anti-social behaviour135.0530.00%
Shoplifting82.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-55.56%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.68125.00%
Other theft61.510.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Other crime30.50-25.00%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.122200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.870.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 202413
March 202410
February 202414

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202423
June 202432
May 202434
April 202430
March 202423
February 202423
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Camden Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princes Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mount Hermon Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 19. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Netherleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ash Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Chatsworth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Bethel Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lower Ellacombe Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alexandra Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Warberry Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1