WEST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8BT

WEST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BT, Torbay has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8BT, encompassing approximately 3304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

TQ2 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Bellrock Close with total crimes: 5
  • Halsteads Road with total crimes: 3

WEST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.32-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8483.33%
Public order33.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-57.14%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.22108.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.12-33.33%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Public order41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72500.00%
Other theft31.82-40.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.78-33.33%
Other theft53.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.51100.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.32125.00%
Other theft65.450.00%
Drugs51.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.05-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson52.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.78157.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In February 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 offences74.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202412
June 202412
May 202418
April 20248
March 202418
February 20247

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 8BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willow Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bellrock Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Halsteads Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Garth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Starpitten Lane West
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Starpitten Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Happaway Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sutherland Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Idewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mincent Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Isambard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Clennon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Orange Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Pafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bigbury Way
    Total1
    Other crime1