TQ2 5HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5HG

TQ2 5HG, Torbay has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.00 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5HG 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 5HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5HG, encompassing approximately 2222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

TQ2 5HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Madeira Place with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

TQ2 5HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1936.00-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour188.55-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson78.10-22.22%
Vehicle crime73.15600.00%
Drugs53.15-37.50%
Burglary52.2525.00%
Public order42.25-33.33%
Theft from the person41.80300.00%
Other theft41.80-63.64%
Robbery31.80200.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3246.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences2714.40-6.90%
Other theft1112.1522.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.9512.50%
Drugs84.05-33.33%
Public order63.60-14.29%
Burglary42.7033.33%
Other crime31.8050.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2947.70-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour2413.050.00%
Drugs1210.80300.00%
Other theft95.40-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson84.05-27.27%
Public order73.6016.67%
Vehicle crime63.15-33.33%
Shoplifting32.70200.00%
Burglary31.35-62.50%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Robbery20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.90-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3554.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour2415.7526.32%
Other theft1310.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.8537.50%
Vehicle crime94.950.00%
Burglary84.0560.00%
Public order63.6020.00%
Possession of weapons32.700.00%
Drugs31.35-25.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Theft from the person21.35-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2842.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour1912.600.00%
Other theft138.55160.00%
Vehicle crime95.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.05-27.27%
Burglary53.60400.00%
Public order52.25150.00%
Drugs42.2533.33%
Theft from the person31.80200.00%
Shoplifting11.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.60-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour199.45-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson118.5537.50%
Other theft54.95150.00%
Drugs32.25-40.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3843.2058.33%
Anti-social behaviour2817.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson812.600.00%
Drugs53.60150.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Burglary41.80300.00%
Other theft21.80-60.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.552300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.400.00%
Other theft53.600.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202429
June 202435
May 202428
April 202421
March 202438
February 202424
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202432
July 202424
June 202424
May 202419
April 202419
March 202428
February 202412

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202413
May 202413
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Falkland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Scarborough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1