MEDWAY ROAD, TQ2 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8SA

MEDWAY ROAD, TQ2 8SA, Torbay has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8SA 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 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8SA, encompassing approximately 2802 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TQ2 8SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellrock Close with total crimes: 15
  • Ryde Close with total crimes: 5
  • Starpitten Lane West with total crimes: 4

MEDWAY ROAD, TQ2 8SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2876.92%
Other theft58.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-57.14%
Public order31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Other theft20.71-66.67%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.49-13.33%
Other theft64.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.14100.00%
Public order42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

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 offences1513.20114.29%
Other theft45.350.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-50.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.57114.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.710.00%
Drugs32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bellrock Close
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ryde Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Starpitten Lane West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Staddon Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Garth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Wembury Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Halsteads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Combe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lummaton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1