TQ2 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5EZ

TQ2 5EZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.80 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5EZ, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-39.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

TQ2 5EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Cary Parade with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

TQ2 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2652.80-39.53%
Shoplifting1120.19120.00%
Other theft98.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.99-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.4450.00%
Drugs44.66300.00%
Public order43.11-50.00%
Theft from the person13.110.00%

In August 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 offences4369.112.38%
Anti-social behaviour2033.3917.65%
Other theft815.5333.33%
Public order86.21166.67%
Shoplifting56.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.88-33.33%
Drugs13.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4262.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1732.6170.00%
Other theft613.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.66-25.00%
Public order34.66-50.00%
Shoplifting22.33-77.78%
Theft from the person11.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.78-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3061.35-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour1023.30-37.50%
Shoplifting97.77-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson86.990.00%
Public order66.2150.00%
Other theft44.660.00%
Drugs33.11-25.00%
Burglary32.33200.00%
Vehicle crime32.33-25.00%
Theft from the person22.33100.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3469.1141.67%
Anti-social behaviour1626.40-33.33%
Shoplifting1112.42-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson88.5460.00%
Other theft46.21-60.00%
Public order43.11-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.11100.00%
Drugs43.11300.00%
Robbery13.110.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2476.1060.00%
Violence and sexual offences2418.64-4.00%
Shoplifting1918.64216.67%
Other theft1014.7566.67%
Public order77.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4425.00%
Possession of weapons23.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Drugs11.55-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2550.4838.89%
Anti-social behaviour1519.4187.50%
Other theft611.65100.00%
Shoplifting64.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.660.00%
Public order43.11300.00%
Drugs23.11100.00%
Theft from the person21.550.00%
Burglary11.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.210.00%
Other theft33.110.00%
Shoplifting32.330.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202417
June 202410
May 202416
April 202424
March 202415
February 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202443
July 202442
June 202430
May 202434
April 202424
March 202425
February 202418

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 202411
April 202419
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Victoria Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Warren Road
    Total1
    Public order1