STRAND, TQ1 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2AA

STRAND, TQ1 2AA, Torbay has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.18 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2AA, encompassing approximately 1958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 2AA area, explore the TQ1 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-29.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

TQ1 2AA 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

STRAND, TQ1 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4157.18-29.31%
Shoplifting1920.9372.73%
Anti-social behaviour169.70-40.74%
Other theft168.17128.57%
Public order58.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.550.00%
Drugs42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5864.841.75%
Anti-social behaviour2729.6112.50%
Shoplifting1113.7837.50%
Public order105.62233.33%
Other theft75.11-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.57-58.33%
Burglary42.550.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Theft from the person21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5762.8035.71%
Anti-social behaviour2429.1014.29%
Criminal damage and arson1212.2533.33%
Other theft106.13100.00%
Shoplifting85.11-46.67%
Theft from the person44.08100.00%
Public order32.04-66.67%
Drugs21.53-66.67%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4257.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2121.445.00%
Shoplifting1510.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.660.00%
Public order94.5950.00%
Drugs64.5950.00%
Other theft53.06-64.29%
Theft from the person22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Burglary11.02-80.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4264.33-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour2021.44-33.33%
Shoplifting2010.21-37.50%
Other theft1410.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson97.1528.57%
Public order64.59-25.00%
Burglary53.06150.00%
Drugs42.55300.00%
Robbery32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4374.030.00%
Shoplifting3221.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3016.3430.43%
Other theft1615.3233.33%
Public order88.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.08-22.22%
Robbery23.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4356.1672.00%
Anti-social behaviour2321.950.00%
Other theft1211.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.1380.00%
Public order84.59166.67%
Shoplifting84.08-20.00%
Theft from the person34.080.00%
Drugs31.53-25.00%
Burglary11.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2542.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2312.760.00%
Shoplifting1011.740.00%
Other theft95.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Drugs42.550.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Other crime21.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202424
June 202421
May 202420
April 202430
March 202423
February 202423

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202458
July 202457
June 202442
May 202442
April 202443
March 202443
February 202425

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 202420
April 202432
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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 2AA 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. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Torwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1