TQ2 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5AD

TQ2 5AD, Torbay has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.57 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5AD, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ2 5AD area, explore the TQ2 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

TQ2 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • East Street with total crimes: 8

TQ2 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.57-22.92%
Anti-social behaviour1713.90-39.29%
Public order116.3937.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.13-18.18%
Drugs73.38-36.36%
Other theft52.6325.00%
Robbery51.8825.00%
Theft from the person41.8833.33%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4849.972.13%
Anti-social behaviour2818.03-17.65%
Drugs1110.52-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson114.13-42.11%
Public order84.13-42.86%
Shoplifting53.01400.00%
Other theft41.88-50.00%
Robbery41.5033.33%
Other crime31.5050.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Theft from the person31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-50.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4756.35-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour3417.6621.43%
Criminal damage and arson1912.7718.75%
Public order147.1440.00%
Drugs135.2618.18%
Other theft84.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.01300.00%
Burglary31.50-62.50%
Robbery31.13-25.00%
Other crime21.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.75-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4863.11-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2818.03-6.67%
Other theft1610.5245.45%
Criminal damage and arson166.0123.08%
Drugs116.0137.50%
Public order104.13-28.57%
Burglary83.7660.00%
Shoplifting73.01-12.50%
Other crime62.63500.00%
Theft from the person52.2525.00%
Possession of weapons51.88400.00%
Robbery41.88300.00%
Bicycle theft31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5057.1035.14%
Anti-social behaviour3018.78-6.25%
Public order1411.2727.27%
Criminal damage and arson135.26-7.14%
Other theft114.88175.00%
Drugs84.13166.67%
Shoplifting83.0133.33%
Vehicle crime53.01-16.67%
Burglary51.88150.00%
Theft from the person41.8833.33%
Robbery11.500.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3745.83-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour3213.90-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson1412.02133.33%
Public order115.26120.00%
Vehicle crime64.13500.00%
Shoplifting62.2550.00%
Other theft42.25-60.00%
Drugs31.50-75.00%
Theft from the person31.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4145.83-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour3415.4078.95%
Drugs1212.77140.00%
Other theft104.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.76-33.33%
Public order52.2525.00%
Possession of weapons41.880.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Robbery31.50-25.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.574100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.140.00%
Other theft63.380.00%
Drugs52.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Burglary41.880.00%
Possession of weapons41.500.00%
Robbery41.500.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Theft from the person21.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202448
July 202447
June 202448
May 202450
April 202437
March 202441
February 202442
October 20231

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
July 202434
June 202428
May 202430
April 202432
March 202434
February 202419

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202419
June 202416
May 202413
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20243
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Vine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1