EMPIRE ROAD, TQ1 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4LA

EMPIRE ROAD, TQ1 4LA, Torbay has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4LA, encompassing approximately 5660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

TQ1 4LA 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

EMPIRE ROAD, TQ1 4LA 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.42175.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.41500.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.71-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4714.29%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Shoplifting30.53-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-90.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.365.26%
Criminal damage and arson103.53900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-61.11%
Shoplifting61.24200.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Other theft40.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8326.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.3650.00%
Drugs33.180.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.77-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour122.65200.00%
Public order42.12100.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7713.33%
Vehicle crime53.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8825.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-55.56%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.65800.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71300.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.120.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202420
June 202419
May 202415
April 202417
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 4LA 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. Netherleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Marychurch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1