MERLIN WAY, TQ2 7TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 7TE

MERLIN WAY, TQ2 7TE, Torbay has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 7TE 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 7TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 7TE, encompassing approximately 1993 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ2 7TE area, explore the TQ2 7TE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 7TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Nicholson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barn Owl Close with total crimes: 2

MERLIN WAY, TQ2 7TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.53233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-83.33%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.5316.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.51-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-50.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.540.00%
Shoplifting63.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01300.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.53-11.11%
Public order34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0375.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.520.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Nicholson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Barn Owl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Browns Bridge Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Nuthatch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shearwater Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Curlew Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Teal Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kittiwake Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1