TQ2 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8HW

TQ2 8HW, Torbay has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8HW, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ2 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryde Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lummaton Cross with total crimes: 5
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 4

TQ2 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.06-30.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.129.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.37100.00%
Burglary42.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
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 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4066.67%
Other theft31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8387.50%
Other theft44.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.87166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.25-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-50.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.62-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.5320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202412
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Ryde Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lummaton Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 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. Clennon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Garth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Winchester Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Parks Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cayman Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Suncrest Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Isaacs Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barton Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Halsteads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Danvers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Willowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pengelly Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1