TQ1 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3HU

TQ1 3HU, Torbay has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.54 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3HU 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 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3HU, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-6.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ1 3HU 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

TQ1 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4655.54-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour1915.77-53.66%
Drugs186.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.1714.29%
Shoplifting145.4940.00%
Public order134.8030.00%
Other theft114.46-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.7775.00%
Theft from the person52.4066.67%
Robbery41.710.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Other crime21.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4954.17-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour4116.8036.67%
Criminal damage and arson1414.060.00%
Other theft134.80-18.75%
Public order104.4666.67%
Shoplifting103.4311.11%
Drugs93.43-18.18%
Vehicle crime43.090.00%
Theft from the person31.37-25.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other crime21.03-33.33%

In July 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 offences5252.80-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour3017.83-3.23%
Other theft1610.286.67%
Criminal damage and arson145.497.69%
Drugs114.8037.50%
Shoplifting93.77-50.00%
Public order63.09-14.29%
Theft from the person42.0633.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-55.56%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-80.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7466.1754.17%
Anti-social behaviour3125.370.00%
Shoplifting1810.635.88%
Other theft156.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.1462.50%
Vehicle crime94.460.00%
Drugs83.090.00%
Public order72.7416.67%
Burglary52.40-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.710.00%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4851.42-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour3116.4619.23%
Shoplifting1710.63-29.17%
Other theft105.8325.00%
Vehicle crime93.43125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.09-42.86%
Burglary82.7460.00%
Drugs82.74166.67%
Public order62.740.00%
Theft from the person32.060.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5150.05-8.93%
Anti-social behaviour2617.48-10.34%
Shoplifting248.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.2316.67%
Other theft84.80-52.94%
Public order62.74-25.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%
Drugs31.0350.00%
Robbery11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5650.0560.00%
Anti-social behaviour2919.203.57%
Other theft179.9454.55%
Criminal damage and arson125.83-7.69%
Shoplifting124.1171.43%
Public order84.1133.33%
Burglary52.740.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Other crime20.69-60.00%
Drugs20.69-60.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.600.00%
Other theft114.460.00%
Shoplifting73.770.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Drugs52.060.00%
Other crime51.710.00%
Burglary51.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202449
July 202452
June 202474
May 202448
April 202451
March 202456
February 202435

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202441
July 202430
June 202431
May 202431
April 202426
March 202429
February 202428

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
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 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

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 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 20248
April 202414
March 202412
February 202413

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 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
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 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 3HU 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. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    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. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1