OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2QZ

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2QZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2QZ, encompassing approximately 3637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TQ3 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Colin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eugene Road with total crimes: 3

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6210.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.02700.00%
Shoplifting52.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.70-33.33%
Other theft42.7533.33%
Public order41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-57.14%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences1510.17-34.78%
Shoplifting74.12-41.67%
Drugs41.92100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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 offences2314.84109.09%
Shoplifting126.32140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-50.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7210.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0233.33%
Burglary52.20400.00%
Other theft51.37-16.67%
Shoplifting51.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.070.00%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Shoplifting61.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.75125.00%
Other theft42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.970.00%
Other theft44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 202423
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202415

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Colin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eugene Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Langdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Marine Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Morin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Torquay Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Brookfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Langs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Paris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seaway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marine Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1