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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5UE

CROFT ROAD, TQ2 5UE, Torbay has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.49 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5UE 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 5UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5UE, encompassing approximately 2804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-47.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

TQ2 5UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Factory Row with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

CROFT ROAD, TQ2 5UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.49-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour2112.84-47.50%
Drugs167.4977.78%
Criminal damage and arson145.7116.67%
Shoplifting104.990.00%
Public order93.570.00%
Other theft83.21-38.46%
Theft from the person62.85200.00%
Burglary52.14150.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Robbery31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4151.35-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour4014.6225.00%
Other theft1314.26-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.64-25.00%
Shoplifting104.28150.00%
Public order93.5728.57%
Drugs93.21-30.77%
Vehicle crime33.21-40.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.71-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4452.42-27.87%
Anti-social behaviour3215.6910.34%
Criminal damage and arson1611.4145.45%
Other theft165.716.67%
Drugs135.7162.50%
Public order74.64-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.50-50.00%
Shoplifting41.78-73.33%
Burglary31.43-62.50%
Other crime21.070.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6163.1145.24%
Anti-social behaviour2921.753.57%
Other theft1510.3466.67%
Shoplifting155.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.350.00%
Vehicle crime103.9211.11%
Public order83.5733.33%
Drugs82.850.00%
Burglary82.8560.00%
Possession of weapons42.850.00%
Theft from the person31.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.4313.51%
Anti-social behaviour2814.9812.00%
Shoplifting129.98-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson114.280.00%
Vehicle crime93.92125.00%
Other theft93.21125.00%
Drugs83.21166.67%
Public order62.8520.00%
Burglary52.140.00%
Theft from the person31.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3741.01-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour2513.19-10.71%
Shoplifting178.9170.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.06-8.33%
Public order53.92-16.67%
Burglary51.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Other theft41.43-66.67%
Theft from the person31.43200.00%
Drugs31.07-40.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5348.1476.67%
Anti-social behaviour2818.9027.27%
Criminal damage and arson129.98-7.69%
Other theft124.2833.33%
Shoplifting104.2866.67%
Public order63.5720.00%
Drugs52.1466.67%
Burglary51.7866.67%
Robbery11.780.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.592900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.840.00%
Other theft94.640.00%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Public order52.140.00%
Other crime41.780.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202440
July 202432
June 202429
May 202428
April 202425
March 202428
February 202422

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 20249
April 20244
March 202412
February 20249

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202441
July 202444
June 202461
May 202442
April 202437
March 202453
February 202430
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202416
June 202411
May 202411
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202415
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5UE 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. 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. Melville Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Warren Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Palm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Higher Union Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Union Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1