MELVILLE PLACE, TQ2 5SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5SY

MELVILLE PLACE, TQ2 5SY, Torbay has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.70 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5SY 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 5SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5SY, encompassing approximately 1635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-29.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

TQ2 5SY 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

MELVILLE PLACE, TQ2 5SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4080.70-29.82%
Shoplifting2424.45100.00%
Other theft1414.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour148.56-62.16%
Criminal damage and arson138.5644.44%
Public order107.95-23.08%
Drugs76.1175.00%
Theft from the person44.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 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 offences5788.65-8.06%
Anti-social behaviour3734.8537.04%
Public order1322.62160.00%
Other theft127.959.09%
Shoplifting127.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.34-35.71%
Drugs45.50100.00%
Burglary12.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6287.4310.71%
Anti-social behaviour2737.9022.73%
Criminal damage and arson1416.517.69%
Other theft118.560.00%
Shoplifting106.73-50.00%
Public order56.11-37.50%
Theft from the person53.0666.67%
Possession of weapons23.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%
Drugs21.22-71.43%
Burglary21.22-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5693.5421.74%
Anti-social behaviour2234.24-26.67%
Shoplifting2013.45-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1312.2330.00%
Other theft117.9510.00%
Public order86.7333.33%
Drugs74.8916.67%
Vehicle crime64.2820.00%
Burglary43.67-20.00%
Theft from the person32.45200.00%
Robbery21.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4688.046.98%
Anti-social behaviour3028.12-16.67%
Shoplifting2118.34-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson1012.84-9.09%
Other theft106.11-16.67%
Public order66.11-45.45%
Drugs63.67100.00%
Vehicle crime53.67150.00%
Burglary53.06150.00%
Robbery33.0650.00%
Theft from the person11.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43101.49-12.24%
Shoplifting3926.29143.75%
Anti-social behaviour3623.8438.46%
Other theft1222.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.3410.00%
Public order116.7357.14%
Drugs36.7350.00%
Robbery21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Theft from the person21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary21.22-33.33%
Other crime11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4983.1563.33%
Anti-social behaviour2629.96-16.13%
Other theft1815.90157.14%
Shoplifting1611.00128.57%
Criminal damage and arson109.78-33.33%
Public order76.11133.33%
Theft from the person34.280.00%
Burglary31.83-40.00%
Drugs21.83-50.00%
Other crime11.22-83.33%
Robbery10.610.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3166.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences3018.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1518.340.00%
Other theft79.170.00%
Shoplifting74.280.00%
Other crime64.280.00%
Burglary53.670.00%
Drugs43.060.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202457
July 202462
June 202456
May 202446
April 202443
March 202449
February 202430

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202418
February 20247

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202437
July 202427
June 202422
May 202430
April 202436
March 202426
February 202431

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 202421
April 202439
March 202416
February 20247

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
February 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5SY 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Madrepore Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cary Parade
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rock Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Temperance Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Braddons Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Alpine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pimlico
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vaughan Parade
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Braddons Hill Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Braddons Hill Road East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodside Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Palatine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Stentiford Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pennsylvania Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. St Luke'S Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Shedden Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Warren Road
    Total1
    Public order1