EAST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8BZ

EAST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.44 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ2 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ2 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8BZ, encompassing approximately 3043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

TQ2 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellrock Close with total crimes: 15
  • Ryde Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 4

EAST PAFFORD AVENUE, TQ2 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.4485.71%
Criminal damage and arson78.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-44.44%
Other theft41.64100.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In July 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 offences1412.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.60125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.96500.00%
Drugs21.97100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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 offences129.86-33.33%
Other theft53.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64100.00%
Public order41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.80157.14%
Drugs55.910.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.57-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.87142.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.260.00%
Drugs32.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202414
June 202412
May 202418
April 20247
March 202417
February 20247

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bellrock Close
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ryde Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sussex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Starpitten Lane West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Staddon Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moor Lane Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clennon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Garth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Wembury Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Halsteads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Combe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lummaton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1