WESTHILL AVENUE, TQ1 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4LH

WESTHILL AVENUE, TQ1 4LH, Torbay has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4LH, encompassing approximately 5405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

TQ1 4LH 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

WESTHILL AVENUE, TQ1 4LH 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.77266.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11500.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.03-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour61.850.00%
Possession of weapons51.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Public order40.74100.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-90.91%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.17-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson113.88450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-62.50%
Shoplifting61.11200.00%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Other theft40.74-20.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.17-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.0745.45%
Other theft52.9666.67%
Drugs30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.44266.67%
Public order32.03-50.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.8875.00%
Public order61.2950.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-66.67%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7780.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.33350.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Drugs40.7433.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.990.00%
Other theft41.850.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202421
June 202422
May 202424
April 202421
March 202418
February 202410

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
February 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 4LH 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. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Netherleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Marychurch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fortune Way
    Total1
    Drugs1