TQ2 8PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8PP

TQ2 8PP, Torbay has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8PP 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 8PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8PP, encompassing approximately 2774 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: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TQ2 8PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Bellrock Close with total crimes: 5
  • Starpitten Lane West with total crimes: 3

TQ2 8PP 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.17-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Other theft42.1633.33%
Public order31.44200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.25111.11%
Criminal damage and arson66.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.1666.67%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In July 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 offences99.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.85-30.77%
Other theft53.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.53225.00%
Drugs54.690.00%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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 arson43.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.44-71.43%
Other theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 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 20249
June 20249
May 202413
April 20244
March 202414
February 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bellrock Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Starpitten Lane West
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Starpitten Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutherland Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peasland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. East Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mincent Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Isambard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1