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

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2HW

RIDGEWAY ROAD, TQ1 2HW, Torbay has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2HW, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ1 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Torwood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Higher Erith Road with total crimes: 3
  • Danby Heights Close with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAY ROAD, TQ1 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60300.00%
Drugs21.74100.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3814.29%
Other theft23.470.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51600.00%
Public order33.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-33.33%
Other theft21.740.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21100.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.34-40.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-71.43%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 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

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
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Torwood Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Higher Erith Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Danby Heights Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Erith Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Daphne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lisburne Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1