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

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2RD

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2RD, Torbay has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2RD 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 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2RD, encompassing approximately 3771 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TQ3 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 3

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2230.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.45500.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Shoplifting31.06-57.14%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.96-37.50%
Shoplifting72.65-41.67%
Other theft31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.73100.00%
Shoplifting124.24140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1840.00%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.86150.00%
Shoplifting51.33-16.67%
Other theft41.330.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.59-54.55%
Other theft41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.81-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86200.00%
Other theft41.59-33.33%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.220.00%
Other theft63.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 202415

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 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 20242
February 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cedar Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Durham Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 5. Malderek Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Langs Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bay View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Upper Headland Park 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