TQ2 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5AT

TQ2 5AT, Torbay has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.93 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5AT, encompassing approximately 3330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

TQ2 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Laburnum Street with total crimes: 13

TQ2 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4139.9313.89%
Anti-social behaviour2812.31-12.50%
Drugs138.41-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.90-29.41%
Public order103.60-37.50%
Other theft63.00-25.00%
Other crime41.80100.00%
Robbery41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime31.20-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.90200.00%
Theft from the person30.90200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3642.639.09%
Anti-social behaviour3210.8139.13%
Criminal damage and arson179.61-5.56%
Public order165.1060.00%
Drugs154.8066.67%
Other theft84.50-42.86%
Vehicle crime72.4040.00%
Burglary32.10-62.50%
Robbery30.900.00%
Other crime20.90-60.00%
Theft from the person10.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3342.63-37.74%
Anti-social behaviour239.91-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson186.9112.50%
Other theft145.400.00%
Public order104.20-9.09%
Drugs93.0012.50%
Burglary82.7060.00%
Possession of weapons62.40500.00%
Other crime51.800.00%
Vehicle crime51.50-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.50300.00%
Theft from the person31.20-25.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5345.3465.62%
Anti-social behaviour2815.91-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson168.4133.33%
Other theft144.80100.00%
Public order114.20-8.33%
Drugs83.30166.67%
Vehicle crime72.40600.00%
Burglary52.10400.00%
Theft from the person41.5033.33%
Shoplifting21.20-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.12-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour309.61-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson129.01100.00%
Public order123.60200.00%
Other theft73.6016.67%
Shoplifting32.1050.00%
Drugs30.90-78.57%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.33-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour3210.81128.57%
Drugs149.61250.00%
Other theft64.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-25.00%
Public order41.80-20.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.423700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.200.00%
Other theft62.400.00%
Public order51.800.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Possession of weapons31.200.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202436
June 202433
May 202453
April 202432
March 202436
February 202438
October 20231

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 202414
February 20244

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202432
June 202423
May 202428
April 202430
March 202432
February 202414

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202418
May 202416
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. East Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total17
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
  • 3. Laburnum Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rowdens Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Falkland Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Laburnum Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Croft Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Higher Union Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Torhill Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Goshen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bexley Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lansdowne Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lauriston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Southlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lucius Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Old Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1