TQ2 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5BS

TQ2 5BS, Torbay has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.92 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5BS, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

TQ2 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • East Street with total crimes: 8

TQ2 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.85-23.08%
Public order116.5910.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.62-33.33%
Drugs62.63-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.98200.00%
Robbery51.9825.00%
Theft from the person41.65300.00%
Other theft31.32-40.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4542.15-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour2614.82-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson128.56-29.41%
Drugs113.95-8.33%
Public order103.62-33.33%
Other theft53.29-16.67%
Robbery41.6533.33%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-71.43%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4747.7520.51%
Anti-social behaviour3115.4819.23%
Criminal damage and arson1710.210.00%
Public order155.6050.00%
Drugs124.9450.00%
Vehicle crime73.95250.00%
Other theft62.31-57.14%
Burglary31.98-57.14%
Robbery30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99-66.67%
Theft from the person10.66-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3948.08-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour2612.84-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson178.566.25%
Other theft145.6016.67%
Public order104.61-16.67%
Drugs83.2914.29%
Burglary72.6340.00%
Other crime62.31500.00%
Possession of weapons51.98400.00%
Theft from the person41.6533.33%
Robbery41.32300.00%
Bicycle theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-66.67%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4948.0836.11%
Anti-social behaviour3016.14-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson169.8833.33%
Other theft125.2771.43%
Public order123.950.00%
Drugs73.95133.33%
Vehicle crime62.3150.00%
Burglary51.98150.00%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 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 offences3638.86-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour3211.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1210.54140.00%
Public order123.95140.00%
Other theft73.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.31300.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Drugs30.99-75.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.865.13%
Anti-social behaviour3613.50100.00%
Drugs1211.85140.00%
Other theft83.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.63-44.44%
Public order51.6525.00%
Possession of weapons41.650.00%
Robbery31.32-25.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.283800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.930.00%
Drugs52.960.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Possession of weapons41.320.00%
Robbery41.320.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202445
July 202447
June 202439
May 202449
April 202436
March 202441
February 202439
October 20231

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202431
June 202426
May 202430
April 202432
March 202436
February 202418

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 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
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 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Innerbrook Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Falkland Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 15. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Vine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crownhill Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1