TQ1 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3EU

TQ1 3EU, Torbay has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.16 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3EU, encompassing approximately 3887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 3EU area, explore the TQ1 3EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-23.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

TQ1 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Castle Circus with total crimes: 9

TQ1 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.16-23.21%
Anti-social behaviour2111.06-46.15%
Drugs175.4013.33%
Public order134.3744.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.34-27.27%
Theft from the person52.0666.67%
Other theft51.2925.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.163.70%
Anti-social behaviour3914.418.33%
Drugs1510.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.86-35.29%
Public order92.83-50.00%
Shoplifting52.32400.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-20.00%
Robbery41.03100.00%
Other theft41.03-69.23%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.77200.00%
Theft from the person30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5444.76-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour3613.8920.00%
Drugs189.2663.64%
Public order184.6338.46%
Criminal damage and arson174.6321.43%
Other theft134.37-13.33%
Burglary53.3425.00%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Other crime31.29-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6647.0815.79%
Anti-social behaviour3016.9811.11%
Other theft157.7287.50%
Criminal damage and arson143.8640.00%
Public order133.60-13.33%
Drugs113.3410.00%
Shoplifting72.83-22.22%
Other crime61.80500.00%
Possession of weapons51.54400.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Theft from the person41.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-66.67%
Robbery20.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5739.8823.91%
Anti-social behaviour2714.660.00%
Public order156.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.860.00%
Drugs102.57150.00%
Shoplifting92.570.00%
Vehicle crime92.3250.00%
Other theft82.3233.33%
Theft from the person42.06100.00%
Burglary31.03-25.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4632.416.98%
Anti-social behaviour2711.8312.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.9525.00%
Public order92.5750.00%
Shoplifting92.3250.00%
Other theft62.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.54500.00%
Burglary41.54300.00%
Drugs41.03-63.64%
Other crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.36-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour2411.0660.00%
Drugs116.17175.00%
Other theft102.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5733.33%
Public order62.0620.00%
Shoplifting61.5450.00%
Possession of weapons31.540.00%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.244800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202456
July 202454
June 202466
May 202457
April 202446
March 202443
February 202449
October 20231

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202418
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202439
July 202436
June 202430
May 202427
April 202427
March 202424
February 202415

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202418
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202413
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1