TQ2 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5EG

TQ2 5EG, Torbay has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.81 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5EG, encompassing approximately 887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-27.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)

TQ2 5EG 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 5EG 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45131.81-27.42%
Shoplifting1950.6972.73%
Anti-social behaviour1621.40-44.83%
Other theft1618.02128.57%
Criminal damage and arson718.0216.67%
Public order67.89-45.45%
Drugs46.76100.00%
Theft from the person24.510.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Robbery11.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62152.083.33%
Anti-social behaviour2969.8526.09%
Public order1132.67266.67%
Shoplifting1112.3937.50%
Other theft712.39-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson67.89-50.00%
Burglary46.760.00%
Drugs24.510.00%
Theft from the person22.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60140.8239.53%
Anti-social behaviour2367.5915.00%
Criminal damage and arson1225.919.09%
Other theft1113.52120.00%
Shoplifting812.39-46.67%
Theft from the person49.01100.00%
Public order34.51-70.00%
Drugs23.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43132.93-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour2048.440.00%
Shoplifting1522.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1116.900.00%
Public order1012.3966.67%
Drugs611.2750.00%
Other theft56.76-64.29%
Burglary35.63-50.00%
Theft from the person23.38100.00%
Vehicle crime22.25-33.33%
Robbery12.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46152.084.55%
Anti-social behaviour2051.82-39.39%
Shoplifting2022.53-37.50%
Other theft1422.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1115.7737.50%
Public order612.39-25.00%
Burglary66.76200.00%
Drugs46.76300.00%
Robbery34.5150.00%
Vehicle crime33.38200.00%
Theft from the person13.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44168.98-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour3349.5743.48%
Shoplifting3237.18300.00%
Other theft1636.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson818.02-11.11%
Public order89.010.00%
Robbery29.010.00%
Possession of weapons22.250.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Drugs11.13-66.67%
Other crime11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45126.1760.71%
Anti-social behaviour2350.69-4.17%
Other theft1225.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson913.5250.00%
Public order810.14166.67%
Shoplifting89.01-20.00%
Theft from the person39.010.00%
Drugs33.38-40.00%
Burglary13.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28101.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour2431.540.00%
Shoplifting1027.040.00%
Other theft911.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.140.00%
Drugs56.760.00%
Public order35.630.00%
Burglary33.380.00%
Other crime23.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202423
June 202420
May 202420
April 202433
March 202423
February 202424

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 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 202412
February 20249

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202462
July 202460
June 202443
May 202446
April 202444
March 202445
February 202428

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 202420
April 202432
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246

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 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5EG 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vanehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Museum Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. South Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Warren Road
    Total1
    Public order1