DEVON SQUARE, TQ12 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ12 2HN

DEVON SQUARE, TQ12 2HN, Teignbridge has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This TQ12 2HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ12 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ12 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ12 2HN, encompassing approximately 3984 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ12 2HN area, explore the TQ12 2HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

TQ12 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 6
  • Quay Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Newton Abbot with total crimes: 4

DEVON SQUARE, TQ12 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5515.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.77-31.25%
Shoplifting92.7612.50%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.02-27.27%
Shoplifting84.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-14.29%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3211.11%
Anti-social behaviour227.53-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.5216.67%
Shoplifting61.76-57.14%
Other theft31.51-50.00%
Public order30.75-62.50%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences277.03-15.62%
Shoplifting146.78366.67%
Public order83.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-45.45%
Other theft61.51-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.51200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.03162.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.27175.00%
Other theft72.76133.33%
Public order41.76300.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.545.26%
Anti-social behaviour85.02-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-60.00%
Other theft31.00-57.14%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.81-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour114.77-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.76233.33%
Public order82.51300.00%
Other theft72.0140.00%
Shoplifting31.76-50.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.31950.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.270.00%
Shoplifting63.510.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202430
June 202427
May 202432
April 202420
March 202419
February 202421
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202422
June 202428
May 202421
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ12 2HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Quay Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Newton Abbot
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. East Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hampton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Oak Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Forde Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Western Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Spencer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hopkins Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Prince Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Prospect Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Quay Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Albany Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hameldown Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Osborne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Templers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingsteignton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B3195
    Total1
    Public order1