TQ2 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5DN

TQ2 5DN, Torbay has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 92.70 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5DN, encompassing approximately 1531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-30.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

TQ2 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Madrepore Road with total crimes: 13

TQ2 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4492.70-30.16%
Shoplifting2828.7255.56%
Anti-social behaviour1618.28-57.89%
Other theft1410.4416.67%
Criminal damage and arson139.1444.44%
Public order108.49-28.57%
Drugs76.5375.00%
Theft from the person44.57100.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63105.75-5.97%
Anti-social behaviour3841.1346.15%
Shoplifting1824.8163.64%
Public order1411.75180.00%
Other theft129.14-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson97.83-40.00%
Drugs45.88100.00%
Theft from the person22.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6798.5715.52%
Anti-social behaviour2643.7418.18%
Criminal damage and arson1516.9715.38%
Other theft139.7918.18%
Shoplifting118.49-52.17%
Public order57.18-58.33%
Theft from the person53.2666.67%
Possession of weapons23.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-60.00%
Drugs21.31-77.78%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58106.4023.40%
Shoplifting2337.86-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2215.01-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson1314.3618.18%
Public order128.4971.43%
Other theft117.83-15.38%
Drugs97.1850.00%
Vehicle crime55.8825.00%
Burglary43.26-20.00%
Theft from the person32.61200.00%
Robbery21.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In May 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 offences47100.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour3130.68-18.42%
Shoplifting2520.24-43.18%
Other theft1316.328.33%
Criminal damage and arson118.49-8.33%
Public order77.18-36.36%
Drugs64.57100.00%
Burglary53.92150.00%
Vehicle crime43.260.00%
Robbery32.6150.00%
Theft from the person11.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47114.89-7.84%
Shoplifting4430.68175.00%
Anti-social behaviour3828.7246.15%
Criminal damage and arson1224.8120.00%
Other theft127.83-40.00%
Public order117.8322.22%
Drugs37.1850.00%
Robbery21.96100.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Theft from the person21.31-33.33%
Burglary21.31-33.33%
Other crime11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5192.7059.38%
Anti-social behaviour2633.29-25.71%
Other theft2016.97150.00%
Shoplifting1613.0623.08%
Criminal damage and arson1010.44-33.33%
Public order96.53125.00%
Theft from the person35.880.00%
Burglary31.96-40.00%
Drugs21.96-60.00%
Other crime11.31-83.33%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3580.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences3222.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1520.890.00%
Shoplifting139.790.00%
Other theft88.490.00%
Other crime65.220.00%
Drugs53.920.00%
Burglary53.260.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202463
July 202467
June 202458
May 202447
April 202447
March 202451
February 202432

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202438
July 202426
June 202422
May 202431
April 202438
March 202426
February 202435

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202411
June 202423
May 202425
April 202444
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413
June 202411
May 202413
April 202412
March 202420
February 20248

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202415
June 202413
May 202411
April 202412
March 202410
February 202415

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pennsylvania Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1