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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7AJ

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7AJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.74 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7AJ, encompassing approximately 901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TQ2 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Nicholson Road with total crimes: 3

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft627.74500.00%
Shoplifting66.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.44200.00%
Theft from the person23.330.00%
Bicycle theft12.220.00%
Drugs11.11-66.67%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.74-70.00%
Shoplifting66.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.66-50.00%
Drugs35.55200.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Other theft12.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-75.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2056.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour1022.1942.86%
Other theft611.09500.00%
Shoplifting56.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.55300.00%
Public order24.440.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour717.750.00%
Shoplifting47.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons24.440.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1231.06140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1013.3125.00%
Other theft211.090.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.30-42.86%
Shoplifting58.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.550.00%
Other theft24.44-66.67%
Public order12.22-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1447.7040.00%
Public order715.53600.00%
Other theft67.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.6633.33%
Drugs44.44300.00%
Shoplifting44.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44100.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.090.00%
Other theft33.330.00%
Shoplifting13.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202420
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Littlefield Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nicholson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Broomhill Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1