NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7AB

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7AB, Torbay has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.39 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7AB 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 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7AB, encompassing approximately 988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

TQ2 7AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting934.3912.50%
Other theft89.1014.29%
Violence and sexual offences58.09-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.060.00%
Public order23.03-33.33%
Theft from the person22.020.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Drugs11.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.43-66.67%
Shoplifting88.090.00%
Other theft78.09-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour47.08-66.67%
Public order34.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03-40.00%
Drugs33.03200.00%
Other crime13.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2466.7641.18%
Anti-social behaviour1224.28200.00%
Other theft1112.14450.00%
Shoplifting811.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.09400.00%
Public order25.06-33.33%
Drugs12.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1744.5141.67%
Shoplifting1217.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour412.14300.00%
Public order34.05200.00%
Possession of weapons23.030.00%
Other theft22.02-50.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2142.49320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1221.2433.33%
Other theft412.140.00%
Other crime24.050.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-80.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.23-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour59.1025.00%
Shoplifting55.06-16.67%
Public order15.06-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.5854.55%
Other theft817.20-27.27%
Public order78.09133.33%
Shoplifting67.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.070.00%
Drugs44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1141.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.130.00%
Shoplifting811.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.090.00%
Public order34.050.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202421
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202424
June 202417
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 202411

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 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.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 7AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodland Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Littlefield Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Broomhill Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1