TQ1 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3JQ

TQ1 3JQ, Torbay has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.50 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3JQ, encompassing approximately 3281 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 3JQ area, explore the TQ1 3JQ 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 (-6.52% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-56.76% decrease)

TQ1 3JQ 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 3JQ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4344.50-6.52%
Drugs1813.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.49-56.76%
Criminal damage and arson144.880.00%
Public order124.2750.00%
Shoplifting103.660.00%
Other theft93.05-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.7475.00%
Theft from the person42.1333.33%
Burglary41.2233.33%
Robbery31.220.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4645.41-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour3714.0248.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.287.69%
Other theft134.27-13.33%
Shoplifting103.96150.00%
Drugs93.05-18.18%
Public order82.7414.29%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Theft from the person31.22200.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4941.75-30.99%
Anti-social behaviour2514.93-3.85%
Other theft157.6215.38%
Criminal damage and arson134.57-7.14%
Drugs113.9637.50%
Public order73.350.00%
Shoplifting42.13-73.33%
Vehicle crime41.22-50.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Burglary30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-80.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7155.1661.36%
Anti-social behaviour2621.64-10.34%
Shoplifting157.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.5775.00%
Other theft134.27160.00%
Drugs83.960.00%
Vehicle crime82.4414.29%
Public order72.4416.67%
Burglary52.130.00%
Possession of weapons51.520.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.71-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour2913.4116.00%
Shoplifting128.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.66-46.67%
Drugs82.44166.67%
Vehicle crime72.44250.00%
Public order62.1320.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Theft from the person31.52-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.32-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2514.6313.64%
Shoplifting167.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.8866.67%
Burglary54.570.00%
Public order51.52-28.57%
Other theft51.52-61.54%
Theft from the person41.52300.00%
Drugs31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour2215.24-4.35%
Other theft136.7144.44%
Shoplifting103.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.05-25.00%
Public order72.7416.67%
Burglary52.13-16.67%
Robbery21.52100.00%
Other crime20.61-60.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.010.00%
Other theft93.660.00%
Public order62.740.00%
Shoplifting61.830.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Other crime51.830.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202446
July 202449
June 202471
May 202444
April 202448
March 202450
February 202435

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 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 20242

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 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202437
July 202425
June 202426
May 202429
April 202425
March 202422
February 202423

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
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 20243
June 20243
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 3JQ 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. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1