TQ2 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8LY

TQ2 8LY, Torbay has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8LY, encompassing approximately 3314 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ2 8LY area, explore the TQ2 8LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ2 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Willowfield with total crimes: 3
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2

TQ2 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-40.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.43-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.94125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-33.33%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
June 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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.

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July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242
April 20242

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.

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Willowfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Rose Dene
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Clennon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Orange Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darwin Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1