TQ1 3YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 3YA

TQ1 3YA, Torbay has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 3YA 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 3YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 3YA, encompassing approximately 3041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ1 3YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

TQ1 3YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5056.22-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour2116.44-56.25%
Drugs186.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.9241.67%
Shoplifting145.5940.00%
Public order134.608.33%
Other theft124.27-7.69%
Vehicle crime73.9575.00%
Theft from the person52.3066.67%
Burglary41.6433.33%
Robbery31.320.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5255.23-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour4817.1065.52%
Other theft1315.78-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.27-20.00%
Public order123.9550.00%
Shoplifting103.9511.11%
Drugs93.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.960.00%
Theft from the person31.32-25.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6053.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2919.73-14.71%
Other theft169.536.67%
Criminal damage and arson155.2625.00%
Drugs124.9333.33%
Shoplifting93.95-50.00%
Public order82.960.00%
Theft from the person42.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.32-55.56%
Burglary31.32-25.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-80.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7564.4431.58%
Anti-social behaviour3424.6613.33%
Shoplifting1811.180.00%
Other theft155.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.9350.00%
Drugs93.950.00%
Vehicle crime92.96-10.00%
Public order82.960.00%
Possession of weapons52.630.00%
Burglary41.64-42.86%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5753.5914.00%
Anti-social behaviour3018.743.45%
Shoplifting189.86-28.00%
Vehicle crime105.92150.00%
Other theft103.2925.00%
Drugs93.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.96-42.86%
Public order82.6333.33%
Burglary72.6375.00%
Theft from the person32.300.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.66-20.63%
Anti-social behaviour2916.44-3.33%
Shoplifting259.5392.31%
Criminal damage and arson148.227.69%
Other theft84.60-52.94%
Public order62.63-14.29%
Burglary41.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Theft from the person31.32200.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Robbery10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6351.6261.54%
Anti-social behaviour3020.71-3.23%
Other theft179.8670.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.590.00%
Shoplifting134.2762.50%
Public order74.270.00%
Burglary62.30-14.29%
Robbery31.970.00%
Drugs20.99-60.00%
Other crime20.66-60.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.190.00%
Other theft104.270.00%
Shoplifting83.290.00%
Public order72.630.00%
Burglary72.300.00%
Drugs52.300.00%
Other crime51.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202452
July 202460
June 202475
May 202457
April 202450
March 202463
February 202439

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 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247

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 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202415
June 202412
May 20248
April 202414
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202418
April 202425
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202448
July 202429
June 202434
May 202430
April 202429
March 202430
February 202431

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
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 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245

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 3YA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ellacombe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavern Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1