TQ2 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8HJ

TQ2 8HJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Halsteads Road with total crimes: 3
  • Garth Road with total crimes: 3

TQ2 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.39-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour83.310.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0435.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.25-20.00%
Public order42.21100.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.497.69%
Anti-social behaviour103.8666.67%
Burglary42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.39-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Other theft31.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8754.55%
Anti-social behaviour74.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.93-37.50%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2837.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-57.14%
Other crime30.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.52-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243

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

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 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. Lummaton Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Willowfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Rose Dene
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Happaway Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Lichfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. South Parks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clennon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orange Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Darwin Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1