WELLINGTON PLACE, TQ1 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3AZ

WELLINGTON PLACE, TQ1 3AZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3AZ, encompassing approximately 5829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

TQ1 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Factory Row with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Castle Circus with total crimes: 7

WELLINGTON PLACE, TQ1 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.4992.31%
Criminal damage and arson74.29-12.50%
Burglary71.2016.67%
Public order61.2020.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Other theft61.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Drugs40.69-55.56%
Theft from the person20.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.41-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour135.49-31.58%
Drugs92.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5433.33%
Other theft71.37-22.22%
Burglary61.20200.00%
Public order51.03-16.67%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.5520.51%
Anti-social behaviour198.0626.67%
Other theft93.2680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Drugs61.0350.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Possession of weapons41.030.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.895.41%
Anti-social behaviour156.69-6.25%
Public order62.57500.00%
Shoplifting61.03-25.00%
Other theft51.0325.00%
Drugs40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.2419.35%
Anti-social behaviour166.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.740.00%
Shoplifting81.3760.00%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.74166.67%
Other theft61.370.00%
Shoplifting51.0325.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.043000.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.320.00%
Other theft62.400.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202432
June 202447
May 202439
April 202437
March 202431
February 202431
September 20231

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202413
June 202419
May 202415
April 202416
March 202416
February 202414

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

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
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Factory Row
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Castle Circus
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Potters Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Higher Union Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berachah Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Princes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dunmere Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 12. Temperance Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Thurlow Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Castle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Princes Road West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Lower Ellacombe Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Garden Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Market Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Albert Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ash Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ellacombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chatsworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Camden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hoxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cavern Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Rosehill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ellacombe Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1