BABBACOMBE DOWNS ROAD, TQ1 3LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3LF

BABBACOMBE DOWNS ROAD, TQ1 3LF, Torbay has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3LF 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 3LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3LF, encompassing approximately 2555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

TQ1 3LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Babbacombe Downs Road with total crimes: 2
  • Devons' Road with total crimes: 2

BABBACOMBE DOWNS ROAD, TQ1 3LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2650.00%
Other theft42.350.00%
Shoplifting21.57-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.9642.86%
Other theft43.91300.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-78.95%
Public order21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-92.31%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.7046.15%
Criminal damage and arson137.43333.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.09100.00%
Shoplifting73.91600.00%
Drugs22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.09-16.67%
Other theft51.9666.67%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-40.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.268.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.35400.00%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.35-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour74.7040.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.17160.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.870.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202419
June 202413
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Babbacombe Downs Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Devons' Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. York Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. St James Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Albans Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hampton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Greenway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1