PRESTBURY PARK, TQ2 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5BJ

PRESTBURY PARK, TQ2 5BJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.74 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5BJ, encompassing approximately 3289 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

TQ2 5BJ 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

PRESTBURY PARK, TQ2 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4740.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour2814.29-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson128.51-29.41%
Drugs113.65-8.33%
Public order103.34-33.33%
Other theft63.04-14.29%
Burglary41.8233.33%
Robbery41.2233.33%
Other crime31.2250.00%
Bicycle theft30.91200.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4745.6023.68%
Anti-social behaviour3114.2919.23%
Criminal damage and arson179.42-5.56%
Public order155.1750.00%
Drugs124.5650.00%
Vehicle crime113.65450.00%
Other theft73.34-50.00%
Burglary32.13-57.14%
Robbery30.91-25.00%
Other crime20.91-66.67%
Theft from the person10.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3844.38-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.55-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson187.905.88%
Other theft145.470.00%
Public order104.26-16.67%
Drugs83.0414.29%
Burglary72.4340.00%
Other crime62.13500.00%
Possession of weapons51.82400.00%
Theft from the person41.5233.33%
Robbery41.22300.00%
Bicycle theft31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-71.43%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5045.3042.86%
Anti-social behaviour2815.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson178.5154.55%
Other theft145.17133.33%
Public order124.260.00%
Vehicle crime73.65133.33%
Drugs72.13133.33%
Burglary52.13150.00%
Theft from the person31.520.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour3210.64-13.51%
Public order129.73140.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.65120.00%
Other theft63.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Drugs30.91-78.57%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour3712.77105.56%
Drugs1411.25180.00%
Other theft84.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.43-50.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Robbery31.22-25.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.404100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.470.00%
Drugs53.040.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Possession of weapons41.220.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
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 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202447
June 202438
May 202450
April 202435
March 202442
February 202442
October 20231

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202431
June 202426
May 202428
April 202432
March 202437
February 202418

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202414
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 202414
February 20245

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

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.86 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 202417
April 202411
March 20245
February 202410

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5BJ 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Laburnum Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ebdon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mckay Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bexley Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A3022
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crownhill Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sunbury Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lansdowne Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lauriston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Southlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lucius Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Old Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1