TQ2 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5DZ

TQ2 5DZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 113.49 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5DZ, encompassing approximately 1101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-48.48% decrease)

TQ2 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Madrepore Road with total crimes: 13
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12

TQ2 5DZ 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44113.49-31.25%
Shoplifting2039.9553.85%
Anti-social behaviour1718.16-48.48%
Other theft1615.43128.57%
Criminal damage and arson914.5312.50%
Public order88.17-33.33%
Drugs67.26100.00%
Theft from the person35.4550.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64131.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3358.1126.92%
Shoplifting1329.9644.44%
Public order1211.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.89-50.00%
Other theft77.26-36.36%
Drugs36.3650.00%
Burglary22.720.00%
Theft from the person21.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64125.2936.17%
Anti-social behaviour2658.1118.18%
Criminal damage and arson1623.6123.08%
Other theft1114.53120.00%
Shoplifting99.99-47.06%
Theft from the person48.17100.00%
Public order33.63-70.00%
Drugs22.72-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime11.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47118.03-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour2242.67-15.38%
Shoplifting1719.97-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson1315.438.33%
Public order1011.8066.67%
Drugs79.0840.00%
Other theft56.36-64.29%
Burglary34.54-50.00%
Theft from the person22.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-50.00%
Robbery11.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48136.192.13%
Anti-social behaviour2643.58-23.53%
Shoplifting2423.61-33.33%
Other theft1421.79-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1212.7133.33%
Public order610.89-40.00%
Burglary65.45200.00%
Drugs55.45400.00%
Vehicle crime44.54300.00%
Robbery33.6350.00%
Theft from the person12.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47146.17-7.84%
Shoplifting3642.67260.00%
Anti-social behaviour3432.6847.83%
Other theft1630.876.67%
Public order1014.5311.11%
Criminal damage and arson99.08-18.18%
Robbery28.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51114.4059.38%
Anti-social behaviour2346.30-20.69%
Other theft1520.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.620.00%
Shoplifting109.99-16.67%
Public order99.08125.00%
Theft from the person38.170.00%
Drugs22.72-66.67%
Burglary21.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32102.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour2929.050.00%
Shoplifting1226.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.890.00%
Other theft109.990.00%
Drugs69.080.00%
Public order45.450.00%
Other crime43.630.00%
Burglary43.630.00%
Possession of weapons13.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202433
July 202426
June 202422
May 202426
April 202434
March 202423
February 202429

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202464
July 202464
June 202447
May 202448
April 202447
March 202451
February 202432

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20249
June 202417
May 202424
April 202436
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Park Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Warren Road
    Total1
    Public order1