PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2RN

PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 2RN, Torbay has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2RN, encompassing approximately 3150 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TQ3 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hollacombe Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

PRESTON DOWN ROAD, TQ3 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.03-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-20.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7971.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.59400.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25-58.82%
Drugs62.22500.00%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.43240.00%
Vehicle crime35.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2750.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.590.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202417
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hollacombe Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    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. Durham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. All Hallows Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Great Headland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seaway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1