WORDSWORTH CLOSE, TQ2 6EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 6EA

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, TQ2 6EA, Torbay has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 6EA 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 6EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 6EA, encompassing approximately 2849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TQ2 6EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Raleigh Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, TQ2 6EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.72-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-50.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8830.77%
Criminal damage and arson35.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-80.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.5125.00%
Public order31.75200.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8385.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-20.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.110.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.5166.67%
Other crime11.750.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 6EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Raleigh Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St Peters Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Crownhill Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Grenville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Peter'S Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crownhill Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ben Jonson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arden Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shakespeare Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Queensway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1