CROFT ROAD, TQ2 5UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5UA

CROFT ROAD, TQ2 5UA, Torbay has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.64 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5UA 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 5UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5UA, encompassing approximately 2848 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-32.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-48.89% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

TQ2 5UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

CROFT ROAD, TQ2 5UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3145.64-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour2310.88-48.89%
Drugs158.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson115.27-31.25%
Shoplifting93.8612.50%
Other theft83.16-46.67%
Public order72.81-46.15%
Vehicle crime72.46133.33%
Theft from the person62.46100.00%
Burglary52.1125.00%
Robbery41.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4660.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour4516.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson1615.8014.29%
Other theft155.62-11.76%
Public order135.2730.00%
Drugs114.56-21.43%
Shoplifting83.86166.67%
Robbery42.81100.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.05200.00%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4655.47-16.36%
Anti-social behaviour3616.1524.14%
Other theft1712.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.970.00%
Drugs144.91133.33%
Public order104.91-9.09%
Vehicle crime83.51-11.11%
Burglary42.81-60.00%
Shoplifting31.40-80.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5563.5430.95%
Anti-social behaviour2919.31-17.14%
Other theft1710.186.25%
Shoplifting155.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson145.277.69%
Public order114.9157.14%
Burglary103.8642.86%
Vehicle crime93.510.00%
Drugs63.160.00%
Possession of weapons42.110.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Theft from the person31.05-25.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4251.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour3514.7416.67%
Other theft1612.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.62-7.14%
Vehicle crime94.56125.00%
Shoplifting93.16-47.06%
Burglary73.16133.33%
Public order72.46250.00%
Drugs62.4650.00%
Theft from the person42.11-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3643.18-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour3012.64-11.76%
Shoplifting1710.5388.89%
Criminal damage and arson145.9727.27%
Other theft64.91-33.33%
Theft from the person52.11400.00%
Vehicle crime41.76300.00%
Drugs41.40-60.00%
Burglary31.40-40.00%
Public order21.05-60.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5249.8557.58%
Anti-social behaviour3418.2570.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.940.00%
Drugs103.86400.00%
Other theft93.51-10.00%
Shoplifting93.1680.00%
Public order53.1625.00%
Burglary51.76150.00%
Possession of weapons21.76100.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.303200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.020.00%
Other theft103.860.00%
Shoplifting53.510.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202446
July 202446
June 202455
May 202442
April 202436
March 202452
February 202433
October 20231

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413
April 202414
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202445
July 202436
June 202429
May 202435
April 202430
March 202434
February 202420

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.38 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 20249
February 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Factory Row
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Falkland Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1