THE GERSTONS, TQ3 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 3AD

THE GERSTONS, TQ3 3AD, Torbay has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.97 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 3AD 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 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 3AD, encompassing approximately 3359 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (23.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

TQ3 3AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 16
  • Winner Street with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10

THE GERSTONS, TQ3 3AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.9723.26%
Anti-social behaviour2815.7740.00%
Shoplifting218.3323.53%
Other theft146.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.17-50.00%
Public order62.38-25.00%
Burglary31.79-57.14%
Drugs30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.697.50%
Anti-social behaviour2012.80-35.48%
Shoplifting175.95-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson165.06166.67%
Public order84.7660.00%
Burglary72.380.00%
Other theft62.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.7966.67%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Other crime20.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4039.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3111.9114.81%
Shoplifting299.2352.63%
Other theft78.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.08-45.45%
Other crime61.79100.00%
Public order51.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6045.5427.66%
Anti-social behaviour2717.860.00%
Shoplifting198.0490.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.6622.22%
Public order83.2714.29%
Other theft82.380.00%
Burglary72.3875.00%
Drugs42.08-42.86%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Theft from the person20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.8842.42%
Anti-social behaviour2713.993.85%
Shoplifting108.04-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson92.98-10.00%
Other theft82.6833.33%
Drugs72.38250.00%
Public order72.08-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.080.00%
Burglary41.79-60.00%
Theft from the person31.19200.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4443.46266.67%
Violence and sexual offences3313.10-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour269.82-23.53%
Burglary107.74900.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.98-54.55%
Public order92.9828.57%
Other theft62.68-14.29%
Drugs21.79-71.43%
Robbery20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4944.6522.50%
Anti-social behaviour3414.586.25%
Criminal damage and arson2210.1269.23%
Shoplifting126.550.00%
Drugs73.57-22.22%
Other theft72.08-50.00%
Public order72.08-50.00%
Other crime32.08200.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4042.263900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3211.910.00%
Other theft149.520.00%
Public order144.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.170.00%
Shoplifting123.870.00%
Drugs93.57800.00%
Burglary42.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 202431
June 202427
May 202427
April 202426
March 202434
February 202432

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202422
February 202413
November 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202443
July 202440
June 202460
May 202447
April 202433
March 202449
February 202440
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20241

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202429
June 202419
May 202410
April 202444
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ3 3AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Commercial Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Winner Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gerston Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kernou Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Gerston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 8. Bishop'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Killerton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 11. Jubilee Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A379
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parkside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Midvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Princes Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Littlegate Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crown And Anchor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coverdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Station Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Torbay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Warefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Polsham Park
    Total1
    Other theft1