NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 6AB

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 6AB, Torbay has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 6AB 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 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 6AB, encompassing approximately 1507 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parkhurst Road with total crimes: 2
  • Queensway Close with total crimes: 1

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.9420.00%
Other theft33.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.59-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.98-37.50%
Shoplifting53.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-33.33%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft819.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.3114.29%
Shoplifting65.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.58-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences75.9775.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Public order10.660.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.92225.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.63100.00%
Other theft32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.630.00%
Shoplifting42.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.9275.00%
Shoplifting64.64-14.29%
Other theft43.98-55.56%
Public order22.650.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft921.230.00%
Shoplifting75.970.00%
Other crime44.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20249

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodland Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parkhurst Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queensway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cricketers Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1