ST MARGARETS CLOSE, TQ1 4FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4FY

ST MARGARETS CLOSE, TQ1 4FY, Torbay has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4FY 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 4FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4FY, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ1 4FY area, explore the TQ1 4FY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

TQ1 4FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tramways with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4

ST MARGARETS CLOSE, TQ1 4FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.8628.57%
Other theft52.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.44-69.57%
Shoplifting61.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-58.33%
Possession of weapons51.170.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5415.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.39-20.00%
Shoplifting82.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.88166.67%
Other theft31.880.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.37-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour154.6936.36%
Drugs33.52200.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-40.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.1446.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.16175.00%
Other theft52.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1725.00%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.27-6.25%
Public order43.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.44220.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.75133.33%
Public order41.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.460.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202423
June 202420
May 202422
April 202415
March 202416
February 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tramways
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Marychurch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blake Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fortune Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hampton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Greenway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1