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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7BL

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7BL, Torbay has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.33 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7BL, encompassing approximately 1469 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TQ2 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Queensway Close with total crimes: 1

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7BL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.3350.00%
Other theft66.12-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences24.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft718.37-22.22%
Shoplifting64.76-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.08-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson43.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-71.43%
Public order21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.210.00%
Other theft97.48800.00%
Shoplifting86.12-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.4416.67%
Public order24.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.85-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences117.48175.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.48200.00%
Public order34.080.00%
Possession of weapons22.040.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.41280.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.9333.33%
Other theft32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-60.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.89400.00%
Shoplifting53.40-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.40-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.41100.00%
Shoplifting66.80-25.00%
Other theft54.08-50.00%
Drugs23.400.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1023.130.00%
Shoplifting86.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.400.00%
Public order23.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 202410

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 202419
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
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 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodland Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Queensway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cricketers Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1