LICHFIELD AVENUE, TQ2 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8AL

LICHFIELD AVENUE, TQ2 8AL, Torbay has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8AL, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TQ2 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halsteads Road with total crimes: 3
  • Garth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cuthbert Close with total crimes: 3

LICHFIELD AVENUE, TQ2 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.8440.00%
Burglary41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.33-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour54.39-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.3725.00%
Public order31.37-50.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-80.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.04-8.33%
Public order63.02200.00%
Vehicle crime51.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Theft from the person30.82200.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.45-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.04-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson53.29-16.67%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.1941.18%
Anti-social behaviour176.59240.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.67-14.29%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2521.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-44.44%
Other crime41.3733.33%
Burglary21.100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.157.69%
Anti-social behaviour93.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-25.00%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.570.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202422
June 202422
May 202424
April 202417
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 202417
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halsteads Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Garth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cuthbert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lummaton Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Powderham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rose Dene
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Happaway Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Shrewsbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lichfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. South Parks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clennon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stable Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tintagel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B3199
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1