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

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3LU

BABBACOMBE DOWNS ROAD, TQ1 3LU, Torbay has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3LU, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ1 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Perinville Close with total crimes: 2
  • Perinville Road with total crimes: 2

BABBACOMBE DOWNS ROAD, TQ1 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-30.00%
Shoplifting23.01-71.43%
Robbery10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-37.50%
Shoplifting74.3016.67%
Other theft43.01100.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.49166.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.88150.00%
Shoplifting64.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.58100.00%
Other theft22.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-42.86%
Shoplifting41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4416.67%
Other theft43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5833.33%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.290.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202416
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20244
May 20243
April 20243
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Seaton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Perinville Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Perinville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Babbacombe Downs Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. St James Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Albans Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1