ST MARGARETS AVENUE, TQ1 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4LW

ST MARGARETS AVENUE, TQ1 4LW, Torbay has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4LW, encompassing approximately 5756 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

TQ1 4LW 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

ST MARGARETS AVENUE, TQ1 4LW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.64214.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.82700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-54.55%
Drugs20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.78-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour71.9140.00%
Possession of weapons51.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.87300.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-90.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.259.52%
Criminal damage and arson104.00400.00%
Other theft61.74100.00%
Shoplifting61.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-68.75%
Burglary40.87300.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.215.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.6560.00%
Drugs32.780.00%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.99-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-33.33%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8210.53%
Criminal damage and arson63.6550.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4772.73%
Anti-social behaviour93.30350.00%
Public order41.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69300.00%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
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 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.690.00%
Other theft41.910.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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
April 20241
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 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202423
June 202421
May 202420
April 202421
March 202419
February 202411

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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
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
July 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ1 4LW 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. Devons' 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. St James Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lords Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Paul'S Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Plainmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fortune Way
    Total1
    Drugs1