RIDGEWAY ROAD, TQ1 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2ES

RIDGEWAY ROAD, TQ1 2ES, Torbay has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ1 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ1 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2ES, encompassing approximately 2679 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ1 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisburne Square with total crimes: 5
  • Old Torwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Higher Woodfield Road with total crimes: 3

RIDGEWAY ROAD, TQ1 2ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4511.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Burglary42.240.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Other theft20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.45125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2450.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-63.64%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.57120.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.72150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.87300.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7230.00%
Public order24.850.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 202413
February 202410

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Lisburne Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Old Torwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Higher Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Marks Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadfoot Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Stitchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Torwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hesketh Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Manor Garden
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lower Erith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glenthorne Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Higher Erith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Museum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1