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

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4LB

EMPIRE ROAD, TQ1 4LB, Torbay has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4LB, encompassing approximately 5579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ1 4LB 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 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.89110.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61200.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.1525.00%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-77.78%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.23800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.61-57.89%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.30111.11%
Drugs33.410.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour92.8780.00%
Public order41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-66.67%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6013.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.0533.33%
Vehicle crime61.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-28.57%
Other theft40.900.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.17-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.69600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25500.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.200.00%
Vehicle crime52.870.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
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 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202424
May 202416
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
February 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20248
June 202419
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 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 4LB 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. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Stantaway Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Penny'S Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Higher Audley Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1