MEAD CLOSE, TQ3 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2AS

MEAD CLOSE, TQ3 2AS, Torbay has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ3 postcode area, which has experienced 242 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ3 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2AS, encompassing approximately 3837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ3 2AS area, explore the TQ3 2AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TQ3 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Colin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cecil Mews with total crimes: 4

MEAD CLOSE, TQ3 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.735.88%
Anti-social behaviour134.69160.00%
Other theft53.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other crime30.7850.00%
Public order10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.47-5.56%
Public order54.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-50.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.25-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour104.6911.11%
Shoplifting72.61-22.22%
Other theft31.82-57.14%
Drugs20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-80.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.2030.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.61-18.18%
Shoplifting92.35200.00%
Other theft72.3516.67%
Drugs21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.8517.65%
Anti-social behaviour115.210.00%
Other theft62.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.42-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour114.430.00%
Other theft52.8725.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.99-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour114.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.87-33.33%
Other theft41.0433.33%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.350.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202418
June 202426
May 202420
April 202417
March 202419
February 202422

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ3 2AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Colin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Marine Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Morin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Torquay Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Brookfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Langs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Paris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marine Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B3201
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Warefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Polsham Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Glen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Woodland Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1