LAURA AVENUE, TQ3 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2LS

LAURA AVENUE, TQ3 2LS, Torbay has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2LS, encompassing approximately 3460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ3 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southfield Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Kingshurst Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Crescent with total crimes: 2

LAURA AVENUE, TQ3 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.4566.67%
Other crime21.450.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.51100.00%
Shoplifting61.73-33.33%
Drugs41.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-70.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4066.67%
Shoplifting92.89200.00%
Drugs32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73200.00%
Other theft51.7366.67%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202420

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20243
May 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Southfield Rise
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kingshurst Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Laura Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Barcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Westhill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Higher Polsham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mead Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Logan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Oldway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cadwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Woodland Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1