TQ2 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8BQ

TQ2 8BQ, Torbay has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.06 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

TQ2 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellrock Close with total crimes: 5
  • Halsteads Road with total crimes: 3
  • Garth Road with total crimes: 3

TQ2 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.03250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.51-20.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.06118.18%
Criminal damage and arson512.0425.00%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.04-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Other theft22.01-71.43%
Public order11.00-75.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.06-29.41%
Other theft76.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5166.67%
Public order42.51300.00%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Drugs21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.0688.89%
Drugs48.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.03-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01100.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.0455.56%
Anti-social behaviour47.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.510.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202411
June 202412
May 202417
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 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 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bellrock Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Halsteads Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Garth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Starpitten Lane West
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Starpitten Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Happaway Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sutherland Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Idewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Borough Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. East Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bigbury Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Lummaton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Stable Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1