TQ1 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3LQ

TQ1 3LQ, Torbay has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3LQ, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

TQ1 3LQ 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

TQ1 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.26-28.57%
Other theft42.4133.33%
Shoplifting21.92-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting812.5133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.85-58.82%
Burglary43.370.00%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.06183.33%
Criminal damage and arson108.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.8133.33%
Shoplifting63.85500.00%
Other theft22.89-33.33%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour612.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.8966.67%
Other theft32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-50.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.810.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202417
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 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 6 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
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 3LQ 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. York Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. St James Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Albans Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1