TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 3EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 3EX

TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 3EX, Torbay has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.31 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 3EX 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 3EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 3EX, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)

TQ3 3EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gerston Place with total crimes: 16
  • Winner Street with total crimes: 10
  • Kernou Road with total crimes: 8

TORQUAY ROAD, TQ3 3EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour2412.44-29.41%
Shoplifting176.79-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson164.81166.67%
Public order104.53100.00%
Burglary72.830.00%
Vehicle crime61.98100.00%
Other theft61.70-25.00%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.57-71.43%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.88-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour3412.4413.33%
Shoplifting299.6252.63%
Other theft88.20-11.11%
Other crime72.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-53.85%
Public order51.70-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Drugs20.85-60.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6446.3825.49%
Anti-social behaviour3018.100.00%
Shoplifting198.4890.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.3730.00%
Other theft93.68-10.00%
Public order82.5514.29%
Burglary72.2675.00%
Drugs51.98-37.50%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Theft from the person20.85-33.33%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.5834.21%
Anti-social behaviour3014.420.00%
Other theft108.4842.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.830.00%
Shoplifting102.83-77.27%
Vehicle crime82.830.00%
Drugs82.26300.00%
Public order72.26-22.22%
Burglary41.98-63.64%
Theft from the person31.13200.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4444.40266.67%
Violence and sexual offences3812.44-28.30%
Anti-social behaviour3010.75-21.05%
Burglary118.481000.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.11-60.00%
Public order92.8312.50%
Other theft72.55-12.50%
Drugs21.98-71.43%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5346.6720.45%
Anti-social behaviour3814.9911.76%
Criminal damage and arson2510.7592.31%
Shoplifting127.070.00%
Other theft83.39-42.86%
Public order82.26-46.67%
Drugs72.26-22.22%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4442.144300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.440.00%
Public order159.620.00%
Other theft144.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.960.00%
Shoplifting123.680.00%
Drugs93.39800.00%
Burglary42.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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
Drugs10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

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 theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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 theft10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202415
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 202444
June 202464
May 202451
April 202438
March 202453
February 202444
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202434
June 202430
May 202430
April 202430
March 202438
February 202434

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20246
June 202413
May 202410
April 202410
March 202425
February 202413
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gerston Place
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Winner Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Kernou Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Beach Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Esplanade Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gerston Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Jubilee Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. New Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cecil Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Leighon Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coverdale Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Torbay Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A379
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bishop'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Littlegate Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Church Street Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Higher Polsham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1