ABBEY ROAD, TQ2 5NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5NB

ABBEY ROAD, TQ2 5NB, Torbay has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.07 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5NB 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 5NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5NB, encompassing approximately 1658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-60.78% decrease)

TQ2 5NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15

ABBEY ROAD, TQ2 5NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49100.07-22.22%
Shoplifting2429.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2014.47-60.78%
Drugs1612.06128.57%
Other theft159.657.14%
Criminal damage and arson159.0450.00%
Public order129.04-20.00%
Theft from the person57.23400.00%
Vehicle crime33.0150.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63106.71-11.27%
Anti-social behaviour5137.9854.55%
Public order1530.7587.50%
Other theft149.047.69%
Shoplifting128.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.23-41.18%
Drugs76.03-22.22%
Vehicle crime24.22-33.33%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Theft from the person11.21-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71105.50-6.58%
Anti-social behaviour3342.803.12%
Criminal damage and arson1719.8921.43%
Other theft1310.2518.18%
Shoplifting107.84-50.00%
Drugs96.0312.50%
Public order85.43-20.00%
Theft from the person54.8266.67%
Vehicle crime33.01-57.14%
Burglary31.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76114.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3245.82-13.51%
Shoplifting2019.29-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1412.0640.00%
Other theft118.4410.00%
Public order106.630.00%
Drugs86.030.00%
Vehicle crime74.8240.00%
Burglary44.22-20.00%
Robbery32.410.00%
Theft from the person31.8150.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57101.8814.00%
Anti-social behaviour3734.36-5.13%
Shoplifting2122.31-47.50%
Public order1012.66-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson106.03-23.08%
Other theft106.03-23.08%
Drugs86.03166.67%
Vehicle crime54.82150.00%
Burglary53.0166.67%
Robbery33.0150.00%
Theft from the person21.810.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50109.12-13.79%
Shoplifting4030.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3924.1114.71%
Criminal damage and arson1323.5118.18%
Other theft137.84-31.58%
Public order117.8422.22%
Drugs36.630.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Theft from the person21.21-33.33%
Other crime11.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5896.4661.11%
Anti-social behaviour3434.973.03%
Other theft1920.50111.11%
Shoplifting1611.45128.57%
Criminal damage and arson119.65-26.67%
Public order96.6350.00%
Drugs35.43-25.00%
Theft from the person31.810.00%
Burglary31.81-40.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Other crime21.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3673.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3321.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1519.890.00%
Other theft99.040.00%
Shoplifting75.430.00%
Public order64.220.00%
Other crime63.620.00%
Burglary53.620.00%
Drugs43.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202451
July 202433
June 202432
May 202437
April 202439
March 202434
February 202433

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202463
July 202471
June 202476
May 202457
April 202450
March 202458
February 202436

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 202419
February 20249

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 202421
April 202440
March 202416
February 20247

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 202411
February 202415

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bethel Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1