BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3QS

BABBACOMBE ROAD, TQ1 3QS, Torbay has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3QS, encompassing approximately 2950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

TQ1 3QS 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 ROAD, TQ1 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.10100.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Shoplifting21.36-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting109.4942.86%
Other theft43.39300.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.36-80.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-92.86%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.6753.85%
Criminal damage and arson146.78180.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.74100.00%
Shoplifting73.39600.00%
Drugs22.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.89-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson54.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-16.67%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03400.00%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Shoplifting31.36200.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.51-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.0760.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

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 offences139.49160.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202420
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20244
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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202414
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 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 20248
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 10 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
July 20241
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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
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 3QS 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. 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
  • 8. Warbro Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hampton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Greenway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1