GARD CLOSE, TQ2 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8QU

GARD CLOSE, TQ2 8QU, Torbay has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8QU, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ2 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Peasland Road with total crimes: 1

GARD CLOSE, TQ2 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.560.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23166.67%
Vehicle crime33.11200.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-57.14%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

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

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September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

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July 20241

A total of 3 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.

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July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Peasland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mincent Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Isambard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Augustines Close
    Total1
    Other theft1