EAST STREET, TQ2 5YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5YB

EAST STREET, TQ2 5YB, Torbay has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.48 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5YB 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 5YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5YB, encompassing approximately 2613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-24.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

TQ2 5YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • East Street with total crimes: 8

EAST STREET, TQ2 5YB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4042.48-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour2115.31-30.00%
Public order128.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.59-27.27%
Drugs73.06-41.67%
Robbery52.6825.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Theft from the person41.9133.33%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other crime11.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5354.7212.77%
Anti-social behaviour3020.28-14.29%
Drugs1211.48-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.59-42.11%
Public order84.21-46.67%
Other theft53.06-44.44%
Shoplifting51.91400.00%
Robbery41.9133.33%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Bicycle theft31.15200.00%
Theft from the person31.15200.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4758.17-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour3517.9934.62%
Criminal damage and arson1913.3918.75%
Public order157.2750.00%
Drugs135.7418.18%
Other theft94.97-43.75%
Burglary33.44-66.67%
Robbery31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Other crime21.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.77-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5165.056.25%
Anti-social behaviour2619.52-23.53%
Other theft169.9523.08%
Criminal damage and arson166.1214.29%
Drugs116.1237.50%
Public order104.21-28.57%
Burglary93.8380.00%
Shoplifting73.44-12.50%
Other crime62.68500.00%
Possession of weapons52.30400.00%
Theft from the person41.910.00%
Robbery41.53300.00%
Bicycle theft31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4860.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3418.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.010.00%
Public order145.3627.27%
Other theft135.36160.00%
Drugs84.97166.67%
Shoplifting83.0633.33%
Vehicle crime73.0640.00%
Burglary52.68150.00%
Theft from the person41.9133.33%
Robbery11.530.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3647.07-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour3413.78-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1413.0175.00%
Public order115.36175.00%
Shoplifting64.2150.00%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Other theft51.91-50.00%
Drugs31.91-75.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4147.83-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour3615.6989.47%
Drugs1213.78200.00%
Other theft104.5942.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.83-11.11%
Possession of weapons43.0633.33%
Public order41.530.00%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Burglary21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.094500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.270.00%
Other theft73.440.00%
Vehicle crime52.680.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Robbery31.150.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202453
July 202447
June 202451
May 202448
April 202436
March 202441
February 202446
October 20231

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202435
June 202426
May 202434
April 202434
March 202436
February 202419

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202419
June 202416
May 202414
April 202414
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20243
March 202412
February 20244

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202415
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 202413
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. East Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Lucius Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rowdens Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mckay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brunswick Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Rillage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Clarendon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Vine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Torquay Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. St Efride'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Zion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1