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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7BN

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7BN, Torbay has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.57 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7BN, encompassing approximately 1536 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

TQ2 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3

NEWTON ROAD, TQ2 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft717.57-22.22%
Shoplifting64.56-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson43.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-71.43%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 offences1126.03-8.33%
Other theft97.16800.00%
Shoplifting85.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.2116.67%
Public order24.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.38200.00%
Shoplifting117.81-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour67.16200.00%
Public order33.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1919.53280.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.3733.33%
Other theft32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-60.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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 behaviour510.41400.00%
Shoplifting53.25-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%

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 offences1019.53100.00%
Shoplifting66.51-25.00%
Other theft53.91-50.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

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 theft1022.780.00%
Shoplifting86.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.250.00%
Other crime23.250.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Road
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heywood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shiphay Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lindfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Octon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1