TQ2 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5JU

TQ2 5JU, Torbay has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.95 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5JU, encompassing approximately 2761 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 5JU 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 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.95-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour207.24-44.44%
Drugs107.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.62-41.67%
Vehicle crime72.53250.00%
Other theft52.53-54.55%
Theft from the person51.81150.00%
Public order51.81-50.00%
Burglary51.8125.00%
Robbery31.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3647.079.09%
Violence and sexual offences3313.04-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson1211.950.00%
Other theft114.350.00%
Public order103.9811.11%
Drugs103.62-28.57%
Robbery43.62100.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.45200.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-71.43%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4050.3311.11%
Anti-social behaviour3314.4826.92%
Drugs1411.95250.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.070.00%
Other theft114.35-8.33%
Public order93.980.00%
Vehicle crime73.26-12.50%
Burglary42.53-50.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3646.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2613.048.33%
Other theft129.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.359.09%
Public order94.3580.00%
Vehicle crime83.2614.29%
Burglary82.9033.33%
Drugs42.900.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.86-4.00%
Other theft158.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.43-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.98133.33%
Burglary62.53500.00%
Public order52.17150.00%
Drugs41.810.00%
Theft from the person31.45-25.00%
Shoplifting11.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.68-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour2510.86-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson139.0562.50%
Other theft64.71200.00%
Theft from the person42.17300.00%
Drugs41.45-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4342.0053.57%
Anti-social behaviour3415.57126.67%
Drugs1112.311000.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.98-11.11%
Public order52.9025.00%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.622700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.430.00%
Other theft63.260.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
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 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 202440
June 202436
May 202430
April 202430
March 202443
February 202428
October 20231

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
July 202433
June 202426
May 202424
April 202425
March 202434
February 202415

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
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 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

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 8 reported cases.

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

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5JU 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. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Scarborough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1