LOWER POLSHAM ROAD, TQ3 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2BA

LOWER POLSHAM ROAD, TQ3 2BA, Torbay has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.80 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2BA, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ3 2BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Kernou Road with total crimes: 7
  • Colin Road with total crimes: 5

LOWER POLSHAM ROAD, TQ3 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.8010.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.9615.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.420.00%
Other theft51.81400.00%
Other crime21.81-33.33%
Public order10.72-80.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.975.26%
Anti-social behaviour137.23-23.53%
Public order54.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8125.00%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.36-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour176.8770.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.15-63.64%
Other theft31.45-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.424.35%
Criminal damage and arson118.6883.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.98-37.50%
Other theft73.62133.33%
Public order32.5350.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.0615.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.79500.00%
Burglary52.1766.67%
Other theft31.810.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.555.26%
Anti-social behaviour127.23-47.83%
Other theft34.34-25.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2323.1491.67%
Violence and sexual offences198.32-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.870.00%
Other theft42.1733.33%
Drugs41.45100.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.340.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202419
June 202424
May 202423
April 202420
March 202419
February 202420

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202411
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 16 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 202423
February 202412

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kernou Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Colin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Esplanade Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kings Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marine Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Morin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Torquay Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brookfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marine Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B3201
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Warefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Polsham Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Glen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1