WESTERN ROAD, TQ1 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ1 4RL

WESTERN ROAD, TQ1 4RL, Torbay has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This TQ1 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ1 4RL, encompassing approximately 2503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ1 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Garth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cuthbert Close with total crimes: 3

WESTERN ROAD, TQ1 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.79-14.29%
Public order22.400.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.3840.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.80-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.80600.00%
Vehicle crime42.80100.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.99-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.6025.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.59220.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.80400.00%
Other crime42.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.390.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Garth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cuthbert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Happaway Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Idewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Borough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bigbury Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lummaton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stable Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blake Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1