QUEENSWAY CLOSE, TQ2 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 6DG

QUEENSWAY CLOSE, TQ2 6DG, Torbay has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 6DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 6DG, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TQ2 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 14
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Michael'S Close with total crimes: 2

QUEENSWAY CLOSE, TQ2 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.79-11.11%
Other theft64.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.17300.00%
Shoplifting42.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7328.57%
Other theft64.75500.00%
Shoplifting63.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting915.85-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences74.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.70100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.79225.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6466.67%
Other theft32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-75.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.11300.00%
Shoplifting42.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-62.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.62166.67%
Shoplifting44.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Other theft31.58-66.67%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 theft915.320.00%
Shoplifting74.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.110.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20249

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Road
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Michael'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Arden Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shakespeare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shiphay Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1