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

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8BY

WEST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BY, Torbay has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8BY, encompassing approximately 3022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 8BY 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 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.90-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour114.9683.33%
Public order33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-57.14%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.23120.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.32-25.00%
Other theft41.99100.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.59-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.60-31.25%
Other theft63.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.57128.57%
Drugs55.290.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.61114.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%

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 offences74.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202410
June 202411
May 202416
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 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
May 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 8BY 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. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sutherland Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Idewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mincent Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Isambard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1