UNION STREET, TQ1 3DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3DA

UNION STREET, TQ1 3DA, Torbay has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.86 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3DA 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 3DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3DA, encompassing approximately 2908 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)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-57.45% decrease)

TQ1 3DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15

UNION STREET, TQ1 3DA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4760.86-7.84%
Shoplifting2416.1671.43%
Anti-social behaviour208.25-57.45%
Drugs176.8888.89%
Other theft175.8570.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.8587.50%
Public order135.168.33%
Theft from the person54.4766.67%
Vehicle crime51.7225.00%
Burglary41.72100.00%
Robbery31.380.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5155.01-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour4717.5480.77%
Shoplifting1416.1627.27%
Public order124.8150.00%
Other theft104.13-33.33%
Drugs93.44-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.7533.33%
Theft from the person31.38-25.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5452.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2618.57-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson168.9423.08%
Other theft155.500.00%
Shoplifting115.16-52.17%
Drugs103.780.00%
Public order83.4414.29%
Theft from the person42.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-66.67%
Burglary31.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-75.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7267.7435.85%
Anti-social behaviour3324.7613.79%
Shoplifting2311.35-14.81%
Other theft157.9136.36%
Criminal damage and arson135.1685.71%
Drugs104.4711.11%
Vehicle crime93.4450.00%
Public order73.09-22.22%
Possession of weapons42.410.00%
Theft from the person41.38100.00%
Burglary31.38-50.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5355.7020.45%
Anti-social behaviour2918.220.00%
Shoplifting279.97-30.77%
Other theft119.2822.22%
Drugs93.78200.00%
Public order93.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.09-46.15%
Burglary62.4150.00%
Vehicle crime62.0650.00%
Robbery22.06100.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4453.64-31.25%
Shoplifting3915.13143.75%
Anti-social behaviour2913.41-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson139.970.00%
Other theft94.47-47.06%
Public order73.090.00%
Burglary42.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Theft from the person31.38200.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Robbery11.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6455.0182.86%
Anti-social behaviour3022.01-9.09%
Other theft1710.3270.00%
Shoplifting165.8577.78%
Criminal damage and arson135.500.00%
Public order74.470.00%
Burglary62.410.00%
Robbery32.060.00%
Other crime21.03-66.67%
Drugs10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3542.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.350.00%
Other theft104.470.00%
Shoplifting93.440.00%
Public order73.090.00%
Other crime62.410.00%
Burglary62.060.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202451
July 202454
June 202472
May 202453
April 202444
March 202464
February 202435

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
May 20241

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202416
June 202413
May 20247
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202415
June 202415
May 202411
April 20249
March 202417
February 202410

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202411
June 202423
May 202427
April 202439
March 202416
February 20249

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202447
July 202426
June 202433
May 202429
April 202429
March 202430
February 202433

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1