TQ2 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7AL

TQ2 7AL, Torbay has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.93 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 520 crimes and a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7AL, encompassing approximately 982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Nicholson Road with total crimes: 5

TQ2 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2053.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour1120.3537.50%
Shoplifting711.190.00%
Other theft47.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Public order24.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1644.7760.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.280.00%
Shoplifting78.14-53.33%
Burglary37.120.00%
Possession of weapons23.050.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1531.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1015.2625.00%
Public order210.17100.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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 offences821.37-42.86%
Shoplifting58.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.09-20.00%
Other theft24.07-60.00%
Public order12.03-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.2466.67%
Other theft55.0925.00%
Public order55.09400.00%
Drugs45.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.07100.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.380.00%
Other theft410.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.070.00%
Shoplifting13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202415
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Littlefield Close
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nicholson Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Broomhill Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1