WELLSWOOD PARK, TQ1 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 2QB

WELLSWOOD PARK, TQ1 2QB, Torbay has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 2QB, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ1 2QB 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
  • Hollywater Close with total crimes: 2

WELLSWOOD PARK, TQ1 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.72-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.85200.00%
Public order32.44200.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3533.33%
Burglary34.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.32800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.660.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 theft44.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.03100.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

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 offences64.88-25.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6933.33%
Public order33.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-71.43%
Drugs10.810.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.850.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20244

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 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 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 2QB 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. Hollywater Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lower Erith Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Ashton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Higher Warberry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Daphne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lisburne Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1