MARKET STREET, TQ1 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3AF

MARKET STREET, TQ1 3AF, Torbay has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.75 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3AF, encompassing approximately 3975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 3AF area, explore the TQ1 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-52.27% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

TQ1 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

MARKET STREET, TQ1 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.75-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour2112.58-52.27%
Drugs175.28112.50%
Criminal damage and arson164.2833.33%
Shoplifting144.0240.00%
Other theft123.520.00%
Public order123.02-7.69%
Vehicle crime73.0240.00%
Burglary41.7633.33%
Theft from the person41.0133.33%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5842.25-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour4414.5991.30%
Public order1311.0762.50%
Criminal damage and arson123.27-14.29%
Other theft123.02-14.29%
Shoplifting103.0211.11%
Drugs82.52-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.0125.00%
Theft from the person31.26-25.00%
Burglary30.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6038.23-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour2315.09-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson145.7816.67%
Other theft143.520.00%
Drugs113.5210.00%
Shoplifting92.77-47.06%
Public order82.26-20.00%
Theft from the person42.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-55.56%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7850.5534.48%
Anti-social behaviour3519.6212.90%
Shoplifting178.800.00%
Other theft144.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.5271.43%
Drugs103.0211.11%
Public order102.5211.11%
Vehicle crime92.5228.57%
Possession of weapons52.260.00%
Theft from the person41.26100.00%
Burglary31.01-40.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5839.7411.54%
Anti-social behaviour3114.590.00%
Shoplifting177.80-32.00%
Other theft104.2811.11%
Public order92.5280.00%
Drugs92.26200.00%
Vehicle crime72.26250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-50.00%
Burglary51.760.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Theft from the person20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5237.73-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour3113.0814.81%
Shoplifting257.8092.31%
Criminal damage and arson146.290.00%
Other theft93.52-47.06%
Burglary52.26-16.67%
Public order51.26-28.57%
Theft from the person31.26200.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5837.4745.00%
Anti-social behaviour2714.59-12.90%
Other theft176.7941.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.287.69%
Shoplifting133.5262.50%
Public order73.270.00%
Burglary61.76-14.29%
Other crime31.51-40.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs10.50-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3110.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.800.00%
Other theft123.270.00%
Shoplifting83.020.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Public order71.760.00%
Drugs61.760.00%
Other crime51.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202458
July 202460
June 202478
May 202458
April 202452
March 202458
February 202440

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202414
June 202412
May 20247
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417
February 202412

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202417
May 202417
April 202425
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202444
July 202423
June 202435
May 202431
April 202431
March 202427
February 202431

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Camden Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1