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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5DF

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DF, Torbay has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.07 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5DF, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ2 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • East Street with total crimes: 8

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.073.33%
Anti-social behaviour1115.78-31.25%
Public order85.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.070.00%
Other theft22.55-33.33%
Drugs21.02-75.00%
Other crime11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.16-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1615.27-11.11%
Drugs88.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.07-44.44%
Public order42.55-71.43%
Other theft32.04-25.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3350.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1816.80-35.71%
Public order149.1675.00%
Drugs127.1371.43%
Criminal damage and arson96.11-18.18%
Other theft44.58-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3357.52-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour2816.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson1114.2522.22%
Other theft95.6050.00%
Public order84.58-38.46%
Drugs74.0716.67%
Possession of weapons43.56300.00%
Other crime42.04100.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Theft from the person31.53200.00%
Bicycle theft21.53100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3851.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2119.3416.67%
Public order1310.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.6212.50%
Other theft64.5820.00%
Drugs63.05100.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Robbery11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1936.14-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour189.670.00%
Public order139.16333.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.6233.33%
Other theft54.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.5550.00%
Drugs31.53-40.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.678.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.1650.00%
Other theft63.050.00%
Drugs53.0525.00%
Public order32.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Robbery11.02-66.67%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.730.00%
Burglary46.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Drugs42.040.00%
Possession of weapons42.040.00%
Robbery32.040.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Public order31.530.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202433
June 202433
May 202438
April 202419
March 202427
February 202425
October 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202428
May 202421
April 202418
March 202418
February 202412

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
February 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Snowberry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Chapel Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parkhurst Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Vine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crownhill Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ben Jonson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1