DOWER ROAD, TQ1 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4JH

DOWER ROAD, TQ1 4JH, Torbay has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4JH, encompassing approximately 4566 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ1 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tramways with total crimes: 22
  • Parkfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Margaret'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

DOWER ROAD, TQ1 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.54340.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.82-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.53100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.79-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-75.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.07166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-70.59%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.85112.50%
Violence and sexual offences143.72-22.22%
Public order33.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3212.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.94166.67%
Public order41.7533.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7614.29%
Other theft53.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5455.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Drugs51.09400.00%
Public order41.09100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.940.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 20249

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

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

A total of 6 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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
July 20245
June 202417
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tramways
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parkfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Studley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blythwoods Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penny'S Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Higher Audley Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lower Audley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1