TQ2 5YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 5YH

TQ2 5YH, Torbay has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.91 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 5YH 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 5YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 5YH, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-51.22% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

TQ2 5YH 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

TQ2 5YH 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3653.91-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour2014.17-51.22%
Drugs167.8745.45%
Criminal damage and arson136.300.00%
Public order105.120.00%
Shoplifting103.940.00%
Other theft83.94-38.46%
Theft from the person73.15133.33%
Vehicle crime52.7566.67%
Robbery41.970.00%
Burglary41.5733.33%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4362.57-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour4116.9217.14%
Criminal damage and arson1316.13-18.75%
Other theft135.12-23.53%
Drugs115.12-8.33%
Public order104.3325.00%
Shoplifting103.94150.00%
Robbery43.94100.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.18200.00%
Theft from the person31.18200.00%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Other crime21.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4460.21-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour3517.3116.67%
Other theft1713.7713.33%
Criminal damage and arson166.6945.45%
Drugs126.3050.00%
Public order84.72-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.15-40.00%
Burglary42.36-33.33%
Shoplifting41.57-73.33%
Other crime21.57-33.33%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6872.8051.11%
Anti-social behaviour3026.76-6.25%
Other theft1511.8150.00%
Shoplifting155.9025.00%
Public order115.9083.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.330.00%
Vehicle crime104.33-16.67%
Drugs83.940.00%
Burglary63.1520.00%
Other crime32.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4556.667.14%
Anti-social behaviour3217.7123.08%
Vehicle crime1212.59140.00%
Shoplifting124.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.7210.00%
Other theft104.33150.00%
Drugs83.94100.00%
Public order63.1520.00%
Burglary52.3666.67%
Theft from the person31.97-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4248.01-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour2616.53-7.14%
Shoplifting1810.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.940.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Theft from the person41.97300.00%
Drugs41.57-55.56%
Other theft41.57-66.67%
Burglary31.57-40.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

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 offences5354.7065.62%
Anti-social behaviour2820.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson1211.02-7.69%
Other theft124.7220.00%
Shoplifting104.7242.86%
Drugs93.94200.00%
Public order53.540.00%
Burglary51.97150.00%
Possession of weapons21.97100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.143100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2412.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.440.00%
Other theft105.120.00%
Shoplifting73.940.00%
Public order52.750.00%
Other crime41.970.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202443
July 202444
June 202468
May 202445
April 202442
March 202453
February 202432
October 20231

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202441
July 202435
June 202430
May 202432
April 202426
March 202428
February 202424

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
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 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202415
May 202412
April 202418
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 5YH 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. 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. Laburnum Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Sunbury Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laburnum Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Briary Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Castle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Burridge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Lane
    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