TQ2 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ2 8SD

TQ2 8SD, Torbay has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This TQ2 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ2 8SD, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ2 8SD 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 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.34-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour55.5325.00%
Public order32.13200.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.77112.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1333.33%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.66-28.57%
Other theft54.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.62366.67%
Other theft45.96300.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6671.43%
Anti-social behaviour25.11-33.33%
Other crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

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 offences76.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 20243
March 202412
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ2 8SD 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. Pafford Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sutherland Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Idewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mincent Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. West Pafford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Isambard Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1