BEDFORD ROAD, TQ1 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3LJ

BEDFORD ROAD, TQ1 3LJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2233 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

TQ1 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

BEDFORD ROAD, TQ1 3LJ 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 offences66.27-14.29%
Other theft42.6933.33%
Shoplifting21.79-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.58-61.11%
Burglary43.130.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-90.91%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.06266.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.9366.67%
Shoplifting64.48500.00%
Other theft22.69-33.33%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-25.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.4820.00%
Other theft42.690.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202418
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202411
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
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 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Perinville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Babbacombe Downs Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St James Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Albans Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1