CASTLE GARDENS, TQ1 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3BQ

CASTLE GARDENS, TQ1 3BQ, Torbay has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.48 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3BQ, encompassing approximately 3766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-57.50% decrease)

TQ1 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

CASTLE GARDENS, TQ1 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4742.48-7.84%
Drugs1912.48111.11%
Anti-social behaviour175.04-57.50%
Criminal damage and arson144.51-6.67%
Shoplifting143.7240.00%
Public order133.7218.18%
Other theft103.45-23.08%
Vehicle crime72.6540.00%
Theft from the person51.8666.67%
Burglary41.3333.33%
Robbery31.060.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5143.01-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour4013.5448.15%
Criminal damage and arson1510.627.14%
Other theft133.98-13.33%
Public order113.4557.14%
Shoplifting102.9211.11%
Drugs92.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.3966.67%
Theft from the person31.33-25.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5540.62-22.54%
Anti-social behaviour2714.60-18.18%
Other theft157.177.14%
Criminal damage and arson143.980.00%
Drugs123.7233.33%
Shoplifting93.19-50.00%
Public order72.39-12.50%
Theft from the person41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-66.67%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-83.33%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7151.7736.54%
Anti-social behaviour3318.8510.00%
Shoplifting188.765.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.7875.00%
Other theft143.7240.00%
Drugs93.720.00%
Vehicle crime92.3950.00%
Public order82.3933.33%
Possession of weapons62.120.00%
Burglary41.59-50.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Theft from the person30.8050.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5239.82-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour3013.800.00%
Shoplifting177.96-29.17%
Other theft104.5111.11%
Drugs92.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39-42.86%
Burglary82.12100.00%
Vehicle crime62.12200.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Robbery21.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5340.09-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour3014.077.14%
Shoplifting247.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.377.69%
Other theft93.72-47.06%
Public order62.39-25.00%
Theft from the person41.59300.00%
Burglary41.06-20.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5438.7645.95%
Anti-social behaviour2814.34-3.45%
Other theft177.4354.55%
Criminal damage and arson134.510.00%
Shoplifting123.4571.43%
Public order83.190.00%
Burglary52.12-16.67%
Robbery31.33200.00%
Other crime30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.700.00%
Other theft113.450.00%
Public order82.920.00%
Shoplifting72.120.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Drugs51.590.00%
Other crime51.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202451
July 202455
June 202471
May 202452
April 202453
March 202454
February 202437

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
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 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 202413
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202417
April 202424
March 202412
February 20247

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202440
July 202427
June 202433
May 202430
April 202430
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 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 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
April 20241
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 3BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1