HIGHER UNION LANE, TQ2 5QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5QR

HIGHER UNION LANE, TQ2 5QR, Torbay has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.18 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5QR 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 5QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5QR, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

TQ2 5QR 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

HIGHER UNION LANE, TQ2 5QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3761.18-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour2216.89-40.54%
Drugs1510.0425.00%
Other theft106.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.57-18.18%
Shoplifting94.1112.50%
Public order84.11-11.11%
Vehicle crime63.6550.00%
Theft from the person52.7466.67%
Burglary52.2866.67%
Robbery42.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4067.57-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour3718.268.82%
Drugs1216.890.00%
Other theft125.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.48-8.33%
Public order95.0212.50%
Shoplifting84.11166.67%
Vehicle crime43.65-33.33%
Robbery41.83100.00%
Bicycle theft31.83200.00%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%
Burglary31.37-25.00%
Other crime21.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4667.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3421.0021.43%
Other theft1615.520.00%
Drugs127.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.4871.43%
Public order85.48-11.11%
Vehicle crime63.65-40.00%
Burglary42.74-20.00%
Shoplifting31.83-80.00%
Other crime21.37-50.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6981.2664.29%
Anti-social behaviour2831.50-6.67%
Other theft1612.78100.00%
Shoplifting157.3066.67%
Vehicle crime106.8525.00%
Public order94.5712.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.11-12.50%
Drugs63.200.00%
Burglary52.7425.00%
Other crime42.280.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Theft from the person31.370.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4257.52-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour3019.1720.00%
Shoplifting913.70-47.06%
Public order84.11166.67%
Vehicle crime83.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.65-33.33%
Other theft83.6533.33%
Drugs63.6550.00%
Burglary42.7433.33%
Theft from the person31.83-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4657.98-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour2521.00-7.41%
Shoplifting1711.4154.55%
Criminal damage and arson127.769.09%
Other theft65.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.740.00%
Theft from the person42.28300.00%
Drugs41.83-50.00%
Burglary31.83-40.00%
Public order31.37-40.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5361.6355.88%
Anti-social behaviour2724.2028.57%
Shoplifting1112.33120.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.0222.22%
Other theft105.020.00%
Drugs84.57700.00%
Public order53.6525.00%
Burglary52.2866.67%
Possession of weapons22.280.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3442.463300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2115.520.00%
Other theft109.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.570.00%
Shoplifting54.110.00%
Public order42.280.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

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 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 202446
June 202469
May 202442
April 202446
March 202453
February 202434
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202437
July 202434
June 202428
May 202430
April 202425
March 202427
February 202421

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 202415
May 20249
April 202417
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
February 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5QR 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. Madeira Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Belgrave Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Morgan Avenue
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Wellesley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Thurlow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1