WESTHILL ROAD, TQ1 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4LT

WESTHILL ROAD, TQ1 4LT, Torbay has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4LT, encompassing approximately 4918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ1 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tramways with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4

WESTHILL ROAD, TQ1 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.37316.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Other theft51.02150.00%
Public order11.02-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-50.00%
Shoplifting61.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.220.00%
Public order41.0233.33%
Drugs40.81300.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.828.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.29-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.44200.00%
Shoplifting81.83300.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.794.35%
Anti-social behaviour134.888.33%
Drugs42.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5921.05%
Anti-social behaviour124.68140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-28.57%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.34-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.86133.33%
Public order51.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-28.57%
Other theft21.020.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.93122.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.07250.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.880.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202426
June 202424
May 202423
April 202419
March 202420
February 20249

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20243
March 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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
July 202412
June 202413
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tramways
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Blythwoods Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Devons' Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Marychurch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Blake Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Homestead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haytor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fortune Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hampton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Greenway Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1