SHIRLEY TOWERS, TQ1 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2BU

SHIRLEY TOWERS, TQ1 2BU, Torbay has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.20 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2BU, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

TQ1 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Cary Parade with total crimes: 8

SHIRLEY TOWERS, TQ1 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2936.20-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour1117.49-38.89%
Other theft76.6416.67%
Shoplifting54.22-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.02100.00%
Public order21.21-66.67%
Theft from the person11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4054.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1824.1312.50%
Shoplifting710.86600.00%
Other theft64.22-25.00%
Public order63.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.62-37.50%
Burglary43.020.00%
Drugs22.41100.00%
Theft from the person21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4047.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour1624.1333.33%
Other theft89.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.8360.00%
Public order24.83-75.00%
Drugs11.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.60-83.33%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.643.45%
Anti-social behaviour1218.10-25.00%
Public order87.24166.67%
Shoplifting64.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.62-16.67%
Drugs43.02300.00%
Other theft32.41-62.50%
Theft from the person21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2945.85-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour1617.49-27.27%
Other theft89.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8320.00%
Shoplifting53.62-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.02300.00%
Public order32.41-50.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3253.6945.45%
Anti-social behaviour2219.3083.33%
Other theft1013.2742.86%
Shoplifting96.03350.00%
Public order65.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.2015.79%
Anti-social behaviour1213.279.09%
Other theft77.2416.67%
Public order64.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Theft from the person33.020.00%
Drugs31.8150.00%
Shoplifting21.81-71.43%

In February 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 offences1933.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.460.00%
Shoplifting76.640.00%
Other theft64.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Drugs23.020.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202422
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
July 202440
June 202430
May 202429
April 202432
March 202422
February 202419

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 2BU 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. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Torwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1