FOREST ROAD, TQ1 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4JZ

FOREST ROAD, TQ1 4JZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4JZ 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 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4JZ, encompassing approximately 5843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

TQ1 4JZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

FOREST ROAD, TQ1 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.87187.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.94600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.20-46.15%
Drugs21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.53-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Possession of weapons50.860.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Shoplifting30.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-90.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.788.70%
Criminal damage and arson104.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.71-50.00%
Shoplifting61.37200.00%
Burglary51.03400.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.244.55%
Anti-social behaviour163.9460.00%
Drugs32.740.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.394.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-33.33%
Public order30.680.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.7023.53%
Criminal damage and arson63.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.34100.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0221.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.91125.00%
Public order41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Drugs40.6833.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.650.00%
Other theft42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.680.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202425
June 202423
May 202422
April 202421
March 202417
February 202414

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tramways
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Studley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blythwoods Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Netherleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Marychurch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lords Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Fortune Way
    Total1
    Drugs1