NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5BU

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BU, Torbay has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.85 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5BU, encompassing approximately 2459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

TQ2 5BU 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

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5BU 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3639.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1914.64-26.92%
Public order117.7357.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.47-18.18%
Drugs73.66-41.67%
Robbery52.8525.00%
Theft from the person42.03300.00%
Other theft31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other crime10.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4450.42-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour2617.89-27.78%
Drugs1210.57-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.88-42.11%
Public order74.47-56.25%
Other theft42.85-42.86%
Robbery41.6333.33%
Burglary31.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Other crime31.2250.00%
Bicycle theft31.22200.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4761.81-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour3619.1112.50%
Criminal damage and arson1914.6426.67%
Public order167.7360.00%
Drugs136.5162.50%
Other theft75.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.85300.00%
Burglary31.63-57.14%
Robbery31.22-25.00%
Other crime21.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.81-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4964.652.08%
Anti-social behaviour3219.9210.34%
Criminal damage and arson1513.017.14%
Other theft146.1055.56%
Public order105.69-28.57%
Drugs84.0714.29%
Burglary73.2540.00%
Other crime62.85200.00%
Possession of weapons52.44400.00%
Theft from the person42.0333.33%
Robbery41.63300.00%
Bicycle theft31.63200.00%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4857.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour2919.52-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson1411.79-6.67%
Public order145.697.69%
Other theft95.6980.00%
Drugs73.66133.33%
Vehicle crime62.850.00%
Burglary52.44150.00%
Theft from the person32.030.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4052.46-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour3516.272.94%
Criminal damage and arson1514.23200.00%
Public order136.10160.00%
Vehicle crime65.29500.00%
Other theft52.44-37.50%
Shoplifting32.0350.00%
Drugs31.22-76.92%
Theft from the person31.220.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4448.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3417.8988.89%
Drugs1313.83160.00%
Other theft85.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.25-44.44%
Public order52.0325.00%
Possession of weapons42.030.00%
Robbery31.63-25.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.104300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1817.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.320.00%
Other theft63.660.00%
Drugs52.440.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Possession of weapons41.630.00%
Robbery41.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Theft from the person21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202444
July 202447
June 202449
May 202448
April 202440
March 202444
February 202444
October 20231

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 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202436
June 202432
May 202429
April 202435
March 202434
February 202418

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
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 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 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 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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5BU 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. 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. Snowberry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1