TQ2 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5NJ

TQ2 5NJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5NJ, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-56.00% decrease)

TQ2 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15

TQ2 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4572.22-8.16%
Shoplifting2419.2371.43%
Anti-social behaviour2210.26-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.4060.00%
Drugs156.8466.67%
Other theft156.4115.38%
Public order116.410.00%
Theft from the person64.70100.00%
Vehicle crime42.5633.33%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Robbery31.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5070.9472.41%
Violence and sexual offences4921.37-2.00%
Shoplifting1420.9427.27%
Other theft135.98-18.75%
Public order115.5657.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.70-37.50%
Drugs94.27-30.77%
Theft from the person33.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5067.10-27.54%
Anti-social behaviour2921.37-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson1612.3933.33%
Other theft166.846.67%
Drugs136.8462.50%
Shoplifting115.56-54.17%
Public order74.70-12.50%
Theft from the person42.9933.33%
Vehicle crime41.71-60.00%
Burglary31.71-50.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-66.67%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6983.3446.81%
Anti-social behaviour3429.4913.33%
Shoplifting2414.53-11.11%
Other theft1510.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.4120.00%
Vehicle crime105.1311.11%
Drugs84.27-11.11%
Public order83.420.00%
Burglary63.42-14.29%
Possession of weapons32.560.00%
Theft from the person31.280.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4771.8038.24%
Anti-social behaviour3020.0930.43%
Shoplifting2712.82-30.77%
Other theft1511.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.41-9.09%
Vehicle crime94.27125.00%
Drugs93.85200.00%
Public order83.8514.29%
Burglary73.4275.00%
Theft from the person32.9950.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3958.98143.75%
Violence and sexual offences3416.67-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour2314.53-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson119.83-21.43%
Other theft94.70-47.06%
Public order73.8516.67%
Burglary42.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6670.94135.71%
Anti-social behaviour3428.219.68%
Other theft1714.5388.89%
Shoplifting167.2777.78%
Criminal damage and arson146.8416.67%
Public order65.980.00%
Burglary62.5650.00%
Drugs32.56-25.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Other crime10.85-80.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3147.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences2813.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.970.00%
Other theft95.130.00%
Shoplifting93.850.00%
Public order63.850.00%
Other crime52.560.00%
Drugs42.140.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
July 202450
June 202469
May 202447
April 202434
March 202466
February 202428

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 202415
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202411
June 202424
May 202427
April 202439
March 202416
February 20249

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202450
July 202429
June 202434
May 202430
April 202423
March 202434
February 202431

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Potters Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cypress Close
    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. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1