TQ2 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5JZ

TQ2 5JZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.14 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5JZ, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TQ2 5JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Belgrave Road with total crimes: 6

TQ2 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.14-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour175.66-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson64.58-40.00%
Public order61.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.62200.00%
Robbery31.62-25.00%
Theft from the person30.8150.00%
Drugs30.81-66.67%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.7313.79%
Anti-social behaviour268.908.33%
Public order107.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.70-50.00%
Drugs92.70-18.18%
Other theft52.430.00%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Robbery41.0833.33%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft30.8150.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-80.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 offences2933.437.41%
Anti-social behaviour247.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.4725.00%
Public order155.3966.67%
Drugs114.0437.50%
Vehicle crime102.97400.00%
Other theft52.70-44.44%
Burglary31.35-57.14%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.11-41.30%
Anti-social behaviour167.28-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson164.316.67%
Other theft94.31-35.71%
Public order92.430.00%
Drugs82.4333.33%
Burglary72.16250.00%
Possession of weapons41.89300.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Theft from the person20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4634.7776.92%
Anti-social behaviour2612.40-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson157.0115.38%
Other theft144.04180.00%
Public order93.77-18.18%
Drugs62.43100.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Theft from the person31.0850.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2825.61-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences267.55-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson137.0185.71%
Public order113.501000.00%
Other theft52.970.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Drugs30.81-78.57%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.505.88%
Anti-social behaviour299.70141.67%
Drugs147.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.77-12.50%
Other theft51.8925.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.763300.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.230.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202433
July 202429
June 202427
May 202446
April 202426
March 202436
February 202434
October 20231

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202420
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202424
June 202416
May 202426
April 202428
March 202429
February 202412

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 20249
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 202414
February 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 202414
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sherwell Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crownhill Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Scarborough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Goshen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1