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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8AQ

LICHFIELD AVENUE, TQ2 8AQ, Torbay has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8AQ, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

TQ2 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuthbert Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lummaton Cross with total crimes: 3
  • Powderham Road with total crimes: 3

LICHFIELD AVENUE, TQ2 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour44.27-20.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.795.56%
Public order66.76200.00%
Vehicle crime52.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Theft from the person31.42200.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.40-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-25.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.3492.86%
Anti-social behaviour199.60533.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-62.50%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.097.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.9814.29%
Other crime32.85200.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.620.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 202419
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202419
June 202418
May 202427
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cuthbert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lummaton Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Powderham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shrewsbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lichfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stable Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tintagel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B3199
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1