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

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3BG

CASTLE ROAD, TQ1 3BG, Torbay has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.52 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3BG, encompassing approximately 4264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-58.54% decrease)

TQ1 3BG 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 3BG 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 Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4837.52-11.11%
Drugs1911.26111.11%
Anti-social behaviour174.46-58.54%
Shoplifting143.9940.00%
Public order133.2818.18%
Criminal damage and arson133.05-7.14%
Other theft103.05-23.08%
Vehicle crime72.3440.00%
Theft from the person51.6466.67%
Burglary41.170.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Other crime30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5438.92-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour4112.6664.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.610.00%
Other theft133.28-13.33%
Public order113.0557.14%
Shoplifting102.5811.11%
Drugs92.34-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.1166.67%
Burglary41.1733.33%
Theft from the person30.94-25.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5634.94-23.29%
Anti-social behaviour2513.13-16.67%
Other theft155.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.520.00%
Drugs103.280.00%
Shoplifting92.34-47.06%
Public order72.11-12.50%
Theft from the person41.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-66.67%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.47-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7345.9635.19%
Anti-social behaviour3017.120.00%
Shoplifting177.030.00%
Other theft153.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.5275.00%
Drugs103.2811.11%
Vehicle crime92.3450.00%
Public order82.1114.29%
Possession of weapons61.880.00%
Burglary41.41-50.00%
Theft from the person40.94100.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5435.881.89%
Anti-social behaviour3012.66-3.23%
Shoplifting177.03-29.17%
Other theft103.9911.11%
Drugs92.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.11-42.86%
Burglary81.88100.00%
Public order71.8816.67%
Vehicle crime61.64200.00%
Robbery21.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5335.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.4310.71%
Shoplifting247.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.637.69%
Other theft93.28-47.06%
Public order62.11-25.00%
Theft from the person41.41300.00%
Burglary40.94-20.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5333.7735.90%
Anti-social behaviour2812.43-3.45%
Other theft176.5730.77%
Criminal damage and arson133.990.00%
Shoplifting123.0571.43%
Public order82.810.00%
Burglary51.88-16.67%
Robbery31.17200.00%
Other crime30.70-40.00%
Drugs10.70-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.140.00%
Other theft136.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.050.00%
Public order83.050.00%
Shoplifting71.880.00%
Burglary61.640.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Other crime51.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202454
July 202456
June 202473
May 202454
April 202453
March 202453
February 202439

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
June 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 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 20248
February 20248

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20244
March 20241

A total of 12 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 20243
February 20241

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417
February 202413

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 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 202417
August 202441
July 202425
June 202430
May 202430
April 202431
March 202428
February 202429

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3BG 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. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Camden Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1