UNION STREET, TQ2 5QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5QP

UNION STREET, TQ2 5QP, Torbay has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.28 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5QP 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 5QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5QP, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-25.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-42.22% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)

TQ2 5QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

UNION STREET, TQ2 5QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3865.28-25.49%
Anti-social behaviour2617.47-42.22%
Drugs1511.9515.38%
Other theft106.90-16.67%
Public order94.60-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.14-25.00%
Shoplifting94.14-10.00%
Theft from the person64.14100.00%
Vehicle crime62.7650.00%
Robbery52.7625.00%
Burglary52.3066.67%
Possession of weapons22.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5179.998.51%
Anti-social behaviour4523.4418.42%
Drugs1320.698.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.98-29.41%
Other theft125.52-29.41%
Public order105.52-9.09%
Shoplifting104.60233.33%
Vehicle crime44.60-33.33%
Robbery41.84100.00%
Other crime31.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Theft from the person31.3850.00%
Burglary31.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4775.39-41.98%
Anti-social behaviour3821.6126.67%
Other theft1717.476.25%
Criminal damage and arson177.8188.89%
Drugs127.81100.00%
Public order115.520.00%
Vehicle crime65.06-33.33%
Burglary52.760.00%
Other crime32.30-25.00%
Shoplifting31.38-80.00%
Theft from the person21.38-50.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.92-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8191.4847.27%
Anti-social behaviour3037.24-9.09%
Other theft1613.7977.78%
Shoplifting157.3650.00%
Public order116.90-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson95.060.00%
Vehicle crime94.1412.50%
Drugs64.14-25.00%
Burglary52.7625.00%
Possession of weapons42.300.00%
Theft from the person41.840.00%
Other crime41.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.840.00%
Robbery21.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5570.797.84%
Anti-social behaviour3325.2810.00%
Public order1415.17133.33%
Shoplifting106.44-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.60-25.00%
Other theft94.1428.57%
Drugs84.14100.00%
Vehicle crime83.68166.67%
Theft from the person43.680.00%
Burglary41.8433.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5164.36-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour3023.44-3.23%
Shoplifting1813.7963.64%
Criminal damage and arson128.279.09%
Other theft75.52-36.36%
Public order63.2220.00%
Theft from the person42.76300.00%
Drugs41.84-60.00%
Burglary31.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Other crime21.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5566.6641.03%
Anti-social behaviour3125.2824.00%
Other theft1114.2510.00%
Shoplifting115.06120.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.0622.22%
Drugs105.06900.00%
Public order54.600.00%
Burglary52.3066.67%
Possession of weapons22.30-33.33%
Other crime20.920.00%
Robbery10.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3948.733800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2517.930.00%
Other theft1011.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.600.00%
Public order54.140.00%
Shoplifting52.300.00%
Possession of weapons32.300.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202451
July 202447
June 202481
May 202455
April 202451
March 202455
February 202439
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202445
July 202438
June 202430
May 202433
April 202430
March 202431
February 202425

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202417
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410

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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20243
June 202415
May 202410
April 202418
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Castle Circus
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1