TQ2 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5EB

TQ2 5EB, Torbay has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 103.17 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5EB, encompassing approximately 1269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-29.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TQ2 5EB 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 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45103.17-29.69%
Shoplifting2535.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour1619.69-50.00%
Other theft1512.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson911.810.00%
Public order87.09-33.33%
Drugs76.30133.33%
Theft from the person35.5150.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64115.771.59%
Anti-social behaviour3250.4033.33%
Shoplifting1525.2066.67%
Public order1211.81200.00%
Other theft99.45-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson97.09-43.75%
Drugs37.0950.00%
Theft from the person22.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63108.6826.00%
Anti-social behaviour2449.629.09%
Criminal damage and arson1618.9023.08%
Other theft1312.60116.67%
Shoplifting910.24-60.87%
Public order47.09-60.00%
Theft from the person43.15100.00%
Drugs23.15-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50110.266.38%
Shoplifting2339.38-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2218.11-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1317.3318.18%
Public order1010.2466.67%
Drugs77.8816.67%
Other theft65.51-50.00%
Burglary34.73-40.00%
Theft from the person22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-50.00%
Robbery11.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47117.35-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour2837.02-17.65%
Shoplifting2522.05-37.50%
Other theft1219.69-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson119.4510.00%
Public order68.66-45.45%
Drugs64.73500.00%
Burglary54.73150.00%
Vehicle crime43.94300.00%
Robbery33.1550.00%
Theft from the person12.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48130.749.09%
Shoplifting4037.80207.69%
Anti-social behaviour3431.5047.83%
Other theft1326.78-35.00%
Public order1110.2437.50%
Criminal damage and arson108.660.00%
Robbery27.88100.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.79-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44100.0246.67%
Anti-social behaviour2334.65-11.54%
Other theft2018.1181.82%
Shoplifting1315.758.33%
Criminal damage and arson1010.240.00%
Public order87.88100.00%
Theft from the person36.300.00%
Drugs22.36-66.67%
Burglary21.58-50.00%
Other crime11.58-75.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3085.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2623.630.00%
Shoplifting1220.480.00%
Other theft119.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.660.00%
Drugs67.880.00%
Public order44.730.00%
Other crime43.150.00%
Burglary43.150.00%
Possession of weapons13.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202432
July 202424
June 202422
May 202428
April 202434
March 202423
February 202426

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 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
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202464
July 202463
June 202450
May 202447
April 202448
March 202444
February 202430

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 202412
April 202413
March 202420
February 202411

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 20249
June 202423
May 202425
April 202440
March 202413
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 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202416
June 202413
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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
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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

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 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5EB 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
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ferry Terminal
    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. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Warren Road
    Total1
    Public order1