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

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2BY

SHIRLEY TOWERS, TQ1 2BY, Torbay has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.01 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2BY, encompassing approximately 1790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ1 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

SHIRLEY TOWERS, TQ1 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3043.01-28.57%
Shoplifting1516.7636.36%
Other theft128.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.70-38.89%
Public order36.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Theft from the person11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4254.185.00%
Anti-social behaviour1823.4612.50%
Shoplifting1110.05266.67%
Other theft66.14-33.33%
Public order63.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.35-44.44%
Burglary42.790.00%
Drugs22.23100.00%
Theft from the person21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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 offences4046.3629.03%
Anti-social behaviour1622.3433.33%
Other theft98.94125.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.0328.57%
Shoplifting35.03-75.00%
Public order21.68-75.00%
Drugs11.12-75.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3146.9210.71%
Anti-social behaviour1217.32-25.00%
Shoplifting126.70-14.29%
Public order86.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.470.00%
Drugs43.91300.00%
Other theft42.23-55.56%
Theft from the person22.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2846.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1615.64-30.43%
Shoplifting148.94-39.13%
Other theft97.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0340.00%
Public order33.91-57.14%
Burglary21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3259.7718.52%
Anti-social behaviour2317.8776.92%
Shoplifting2312.85360.00%
Other theft1212.8550.00%
Public order76.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.1042.11%
Anti-social behaviour1315.080.00%
Other theft87.2633.33%
Public order64.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.350.00%
Shoplifting52.79-37.50%
Theft from the person32.790.00%
Drugs31.6850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.610.00%
Shoplifting87.260.00%
Other theft64.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.350.00%
Drugs22.790.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202423
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
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 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
July 202440
June 202431
May 202428
April 202432
March 202427
February 202419

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20243
June 202412
May 202414
April 202423
March 20245
February 20248

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 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Torwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1