STARPITTEN LANE WEST, TQ2 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8DL

STARPITTEN LANE WEST, TQ2 8DL, Torbay has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.27 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8DL, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TQ2 8DL 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
  • Lummaton Cross with total crimes: 5

STARPITTEN LANE WEST, TQ2 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.27130.77%
Criminal damage and arson78.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-40.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Public order41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.74200.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.78-31.58%
Other theft53.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3766.67%
Public order31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.62111.11%
Other theft65.210.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-57.14%
Public order20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.59-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson72.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-20.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7890.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.740.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202413
June 202413
May 202419
April 20249
March 202419
February 202410

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 8DL 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. Lummaton Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Sussex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Starpitten Lane West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Staddon Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moor Lane Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clennon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Garth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Wembury Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Isaacs Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Halsteads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Combe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1