VICARAGE ROAD, TQ2 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 6HX

VICARAGE ROAD, TQ2 6HX, Torbay has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 6HX, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Walnut Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Solsbro Road with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE ROAD, TQ2 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.22400.00%
Shoplifting52.570.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.54-92.31%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.57160.00%
Shoplifting106.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.14600.00%
Vehicle crime43.600.00%
Drugs32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1925.00%
Shoplifting52.57-16.67%
Other theft22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.70-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences43.08-20.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.461600.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.57300.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.600.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202417
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Walnut Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Solsbro Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Old Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Goshen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1