OCTON GROVE, TQ1 4DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4DJ

OCTON GROVE, TQ1 4DJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.61 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ1 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ1 4DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4DJ, encompassing approximately 1067 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ1 4DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Court with total crimes: 3

OCTON GROVE, TQ1 4DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.43-16.67%
Other theft34.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.61-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour68.43-62.50%
Drugs25.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1636.53128.57%
Violence and sexual offences1314.9985.71%
Criminal damage and arson412.18300.00%
Public order23.750.00%
Theft from the person11.870.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.0540.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson16.56-50.00%

In April 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 offences615.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.62-16.67%
Other theft24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6250.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In February 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 behaviour618.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.620.00%
Other crime33.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 4DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chapel Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ebdon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Michael'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Torre (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Heywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shiphay Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Barton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1