SOUTHFIELD ROAD, TQ3 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 2SW

SOUTHFIELD ROAD, TQ3 2SW, Torbay has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 2SW, encompassing approximately 5039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ3 2SW area, explore the TQ3 2SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

TQ3 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winner Street with total crimes: 11
  • Gerston Place with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

SOUTHFIELD ROAD, TQ3 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.76-25.00%
Shoplifting92.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7960.00%
Other theft71.59133.33%
Public order51.39-16.67%
Burglary30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.8816.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.7623.08%
Shoplifting103.18-61.54%
Public order61.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Other crime20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.882500.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.164.17%
Anti-social behaviour134.96-31.58%
Other crime42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-62.50%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other theft30.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.89-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.7635.71%
Criminal damage and arson83.77100.00%
Other theft71.5916.67%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-66.67%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.0913.64%
Anti-social behaviour144.967.69%
Other theft62.78200.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Public order30.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4118.854000.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.37-13.33%
Public order72.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-60.00%
Other theft20.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.89-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour154.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.9842.86%
Public order51.98-28.57%
Other theft50.99-44.44%
Burglary40.990.00%
Drugs20.79-60.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.560.00%
Other theft94.170.00%
Public order71.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.390.00%
Shoplifting61.390.00%
Drugs51.190.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202425
June 202424
May 202425
April 202422
March 202422
February 202423

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202413
June 202419
May 202414
April 202413
March 202415
February 202421

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202426
June 20241
April 202441
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winner Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gerston Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 4. Bishop'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Killerton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Jubilee Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southfield Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southview Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Littlegate Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crown And Anchor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Woodland Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woodland Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Redburn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ailescombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Colley End Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1