TQ2 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5HL

TQ2 5HL, Torbay has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.82 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5HL, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-54.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

TQ2 5HL 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
  • Belgrave Road with total crimes: 6

TQ2 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1828.82-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences166.40-54.29%
Drugs105.6925.00%
Vehicle crime73.56250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-54.55%
Other theft51.78-50.00%
Theft from the person51.7866.67%
Public order51.78-37.50%
Burglary51.7825.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Robbery20.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3544.126.06%
Anti-social behaviour3312.453.12%
Criminal damage and arson1111.74-8.33%
Other theft103.91-9.09%
Public order83.560.00%
Drugs82.85-42.86%
Robbery42.85100.00%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Bicycle theft31.42200.00%
Theft from the person31.07200.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3345.543.12%
Anti-social behaviour3211.7428.00%
Drugs1411.38600.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.980.00%
Other theft114.27-21.43%
Vehicle crime83.91-11.11%
Public order82.8514.29%
Burglary22.85-77.78%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Robbery20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3243.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour2511.3819.05%
Other theft148.897.69%
Criminal damage and arson124.989.09%
Burglary94.2750.00%
Vehicle crime93.200.00%
Public order73.2075.00%
Other crime32.490.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.0023.08%
Anti-social behaviour2111.380.00%
Other theft137.47160.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.63-8.33%
Vehicle crime93.91200.00%
Burglary63.20500.00%
Drugs42.1333.33%
Public order41.42-20.00%
Theft from the person31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.24-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.25-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.4771.43%
Public order54.2725.00%
Other theft51.7825.00%
Theft from the person41.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Drugs31.07-72.73%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4037.7121.21%
Anti-social behaviour3014.23150.00%
Drugs1110.671000.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.91-22.22%
Other theft42.49-33.33%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.263200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.270.00%
Other theft63.200.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202435
July 202433
June 202432
May 202432
April 202426
March 202440
February 202433
October 20231

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20241

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
July 202432
June 202425
May 202421
April 202421
March 202430
February 202412

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 8 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
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5HL 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. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Falkland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Scarborough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1