CASTLE ROAD, TQ1 3BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3BB

CASTLE ROAD, TQ1 3BB, Torbay has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.44 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3BB 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 3BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3BB, encompassing approximately 4558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

TQ1 3BB 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

CASTLE ROAD, TQ1 3BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.442.13%
Anti-social behaviour1910.53-53.66%
Drugs164.17128.57%
Shoplifting143.5140.00%
Public order133.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.85-7.69%
Other theft102.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.1975.00%
Theft from the person51.5466.67%
Robbery31.100.00%
Burglary30.66-57.14%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4734.44-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour4110.3178.26%
Criminal damage and arson138.990.00%
Other theft122.85-20.00%
Public order112.6357.14%
Shoplifting102.4111.11%
Drugs72.19-30.00%
Burglary71.5475.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Theft from the person30.88-25.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5131.37-28.17%
Anti-social behaviour2311.19-25.81%
Other theft155.057.14%
Criminal damage and arson133.298.33%
Drugs102.85-9.09%
Shoplifting92.19-47.06%
Public order71.97-12.50%
Burglary41.540.00%
Theft from the person40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-57.14%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7141.4636.54%
Anti-social behaviour3115.580.00%
Shoplifting176.800.00%
Other theft143.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.07140.00%
Drugs112.6322.22%
Public order82.4114.29%
Vehicle crime71.7675.00%
Possession of weapons61.540.00%
Burglary41.32-42.86%
Theft from the person40.88100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

In May 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 offences5232.034.00%
Anti-social behaviour3111.4110.71%
Shoplifting176.80-29.17%
Other theft103.7325.00%
Drugs92.19125.00%
Burglary71.97133.33%
Public order71.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Theft from the person20.44-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5030.93-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour2810.973.70%
Shoplifting246.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.27-7.69%
Other theft82.63-52.94%
Public order61.76-14.29%
Drugs41.32300.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5331.1532.50%
Anti-social behaviour2711.63-12.90%
Other theft175.9230.77%
Criminal damage and arson133.730.00%
Shoplifting122.8571.43%
Public order72.63-12.50%
Burglary41.54-20.00%
Other crime40.88-20.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Drugs10.66-80.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 offences4028.523900.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.780.00%
Other theft136.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.850.00%
Public order82.850.00%
Shoplifting71.760.00%
Drugs51.540.00%
Other crime51.100.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202441
July 202423
June 202431
May 202431
April 202428
March 202427
February 202431

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202447
July 202451
June 202471
May 202452
April 202450
March 202453
February 202440
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 20243
February 20241

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 202412
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202413

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202417
May 202417
April 202424
March 202412
February 20247

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 3BB 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. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1