TQ1 3UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3UT

TQ1 3UT, Torbay has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.46 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3UT 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 3UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3UT, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 3UT area, explore the TQ1 3UT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-55.32% decrease)

TQ1 3UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15

TQ1 3UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5156.46-10.53%
Shoplifting2415.3271.43%
Anti-social behaviour217.21-55.32%
Drugs186.31100.00%
Other theft175.4130.77%
Criminal damage and arson165.1145.45%
Public order154.8125.00%
Vehicle crime74.5040.00%
Theft from the person52.1066.67%
Burglary41.5033.33%
Robbery31.200.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5752.86-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour4717.1295.83%
Shoplifting1414.1127.27%
Other theft134.20-13.33%
Public order123.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.60-31.25%
Drugs93.30-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.7066.67%
Theft from the person31.50-25.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.85-24.36%
Anti-social behaviour2417.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson167.2114.29%
Other theft154.810.00%
Shoplifting114.50-52.17%
Drugs103.300.00%
Public order83.00-11.11%
Theft from the person42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-66.67%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7863.0730.00%
Anti-social behaviour3623.4212.50%
Shoplifting2310.81-14.81%
Other theft156.9136.36%
Criminal damage and arson144.5075.00%
Drugs104.2011.11%
Public order93.000.00%
Vehicle crime92.7028.57%
Possession of weapons52.700.00%
Theft from the person41.50100.00%
Burglary31.20-57.14%
Other crime20.900.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6052.5615.38%
Anti-social behaviour3218.023.23%
Shoplifting279.61-30.77%
Other theft118.110.00%
Drugs93.30200.00%
Public order92.7028.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.70-46.67%
Burglary72.4040.00%
Vehicle crime72.10250.00%
Robbery22.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5250.75-21.21%
Shoplifting3915.62143.75%
Anti-social behaviour3111.713.33%
Criminal damage and arson159.3115.38%
Other theft114.50-38.89%
Public order73.300.00%
Burglary52.10-16.67%
Theft from the person31.50200.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6648.9560.98%
Anti-social behaviour3019.82-11.76%
Other theft189.0150.00%
Shoplifting165.4177.78%
Criminal damage and arson134.810.00%
Public order73.90-12.50%
Burglary62.10-14.29%
Robbery31.800.00%
Other crime20.90-66.67%
Drugs10.60-83.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4141.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.210.00%
Other theft123.900.00%
Shoplifting93.600.00%
Public order82.700.00%
Burglary72.400.00%
Drugs62.100.00%
Other crime61.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202457
July 202459
June 202478
May 202460
April 202452
March 202466
February 202441

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202416
June 202414
May 20248
April 202415
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202411
April 202411
March 202418
February 202412

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202411
June 202423
May 202427
April 202439
March 202416
February 20249

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202447
July 202424
June 202436
May 202432
April 202431
March 202430
February 202434

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Camden Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2