LANGS ROAD, TQ3 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2HJ

LANGS ROAD, TQ3 2HJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ3 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ3 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2HJ, encompassing approximately 3455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TQ3 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Malderek Avenue with total crimes: 2

LANGS ROAD, TQ3 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.586.67%
Other theft44.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Shoplifting31.16-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.87-34.78%
Shoplifting74.34-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.0316.67%
Other theft42.03-20.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.36109.09%
Shoplifting126.66140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.47133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-45.45%
Other theft51.740.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.87-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.1857.14%
Other theft53.180.00%
Shoplifting51.45-16.67%
Burglary41.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0036.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.34-41.67%
Shoplifting62.03500.00%
Other theft51.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.1371.43%
Violence and sexual offences113.47-38.89%
Other theft43.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.210.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 202423
May 202411
April 202415
March 202411
February 202418

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Durham Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Malderek Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Langs Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Colin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mead Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Logan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wilbarn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Torquay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Headland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Seaway Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Seaway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orient Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1