TQ2 7AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7AZ

TQ2 7AZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.19 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7AZ 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 7AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7AZ, encompassing approximately 911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

TQ2 7AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 11
  • Nicholson Road with total crimes: 3

TQ2 7AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1336.19116.67%
Other theft614.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.58200.00%
Theft from the person23.290.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Public order11.10-50.00%

In August 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 offences729.61-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.68-45.45%
Shoplifting66.58-33.33%
Drugs36.58200.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Other theft12.19-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2062.5111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1121.9337.50%
Shoplifting912.060.00%
Other theft59.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.48300.00%
Public order24.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Burglary12.19-50.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.7380.00%
Shoplifting919.74-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour89.870.00%
Other theft38.7750.00%
Burglary23.290.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Possession of weapons22.190.00%
Public order22.19-33.33%
Theft from the person12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1636.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences1017.5511.11%
Public order310.97200.00%
Other theft23.29-33.33%
Other crime12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1031.80233.33%
Violence and sexual offences910.97-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour49.87-20.00%
Other theft34.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Public order12.19-80.00%

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 offences1443.8627.27%
Anti-social behaviour515.3566.67%
Other theft55.4825.00%
Public order55.48400.00%
Drugs45.48300.00%
Shoplifting34.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.510.00%
Other theft412.060.00%
Shoplifting44.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.390.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 202416
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202420
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
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 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
April 20244
March 20245
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 7AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    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. Nicholson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Broomhill Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Browns Bridge Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Nuthatch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Skye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1