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

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2RT

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2RT, Torbay has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2RT 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 2RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2RT, encompassing approximately 3744 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ3 2RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 3

OLD TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 2RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.80-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.01-26.67%
Shoplifting72.94-41.67%
Other theft31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.02150.00%
Shoplifting124.01140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-42.86%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.8116.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.870.00%
Burglary51.60400.00%
Shoplifting51.34-16.67%
Other theft41.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.74-50.00%
Shoplifting61.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-33.33%
Other theft51.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.20125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40100.00%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 202415
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 202415

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

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 2RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Malderek Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Manor Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Langs Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Seaway Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Old Torquay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Headland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seaway Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Seaway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orient Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1