POLSHAM PARK, TQ3 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2BB

POLSHAM PARK, TQ3 2BB, Torbay has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.34 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2BB, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

TQ3 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10

POLSHAM PARK, TQ3 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4841.344.35%
Anti-social behaviour2816.407.69%
Shoplifting129.5771.43%
Other theft114.10120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.76-46.15%
Drugs42.39-20.00%
Public order41.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Burglary20.68-75.00%
Other crime10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4645.1021.05%
Anti-social behaviour2615.72-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson138.88116.67%
Public order104.44150.00%
Burglary83.420.00%
Shoplifting72.7375.00%
Other theft52.3925.00%
Drugs51.71400.00%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Other crime31.37-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3412.9821.43%
Criminal damage and arson611.62-57.14%
Other theft42.05-55.56%
Other crime41.37100.00%
Public order41.37-42.86%
Shoplifting41.37-77.78%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5751.9329.55%
Anti-social behaviour2819.473.70%
Shoplifting189.5780.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.15133.33%
Other theft94.780.00%
Public order73.070.00%
Burglary62.3950.00%
Drugs52.05-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.7310.00%
Anti-social behaviour2715.03-3.57%
Shoplifting109.22150.00%
Other theft93.4250.00%
Public order73.070.00%
Vehicle crime62.390.00%
Drugs62.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0520.00%
Burglary42.05-55.56%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.87-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour2813.67-31.71%
Burglary99.57800.00%
Public order73.070.00%
Other theft62.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.05-77.27%
Shoplifting41.71-63.64%
Drugs21.37-66.67%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4651.596.98%
Anti-social behaviour4115.7224.24%
Criminal damage and arson2214.0169.23%
Shoplifting117.5257.14%
Other theft73.76-30.00%
Public order72.39-50.00%
Drugs62.390.00%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4345.104200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3314.690.00%
Public order1411.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.780.00%
Other theft104.440.00%
Shoplifting73.420.00%
Drugs62.39500.00%
Burglary32.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 202438
June 202457
May 202444
April 202440
March 202446
February 202443
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
March 202422
February 202413
November 20231

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202434
June 202428
May 202427
April 202428
March 202441
February 202433

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
November 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gerston Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kernou Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Gerston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bishop'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Killerton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 10. Esplanade Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parkside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Princes Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kings Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marine Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Littlegate Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crown And Anchor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coverdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Upper Morin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B3201
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Torbay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Warefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Polsham Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Glen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Woodland Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1