TQ2 5JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5JS

TQ2 5JS, Torbay has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.71 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5JS 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 5JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5JS, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

TQ2 5JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Belgrave Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lucius Street with total crimes: 5

TQ2 5JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.71-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime73.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-37.50%
Burglary51.8866.67%
Shoplifting51.880.00%
Theft from the person31.880.00%
Drugs21.13-33.33%
Other theft20.75-80.00%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Public order10.75-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.78-30.43%
Other theft106.0311.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.7714.29%
Public order73.0175.00%
Shoplifting52.64-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.88-57.14%
Drugs31.13-50.00%
Robbery31.1350.00%
Theft from the person31.130.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2335.0235.29%
Violence and sexual offences208.6653.85%
Shoplifting117.5383.33%
Other theft94.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.64-22.22%
Drugs62.64500.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Bicycle theft21.51100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-87.50%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1732.3913.33%
Violence and sexual offences136.40-48.00%
Other theft124.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.52-18.18%
Burglary83.39166.67%
Vehicle crime73.01-12.50%
Shoplifting62.640.00%
Public order42.26100.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Theft from the person21.13-33.33%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.8966.67%
Other theft159.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.65-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson115.6537.50%
Vehicle crime84.14166.67%
Shoplifting63.01-68.42%
Burglary32.2650.00%
Theft from the person31.13200.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1929.371800.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.16-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences156.40-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson85.6533.33%
Other theft53.01400.00%
Public order41.88300.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Drugs21.13-80.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 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 offences2628.2436.84%
Anti-social behaviour219.79200.00%
Drugs107.91900.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.77-14.29%
Burglary42.26300.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.321800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.640.00%
Other theft62.640.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202420
June 202413
May 202425
April 202415
March 202426
February 202419
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20241

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202423
June 202417
May 202415
April 202417
March 202421
February 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 202419
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Falkland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Innerbrook Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Scarborough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Goshen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1