TQ3 3FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 3FX

TQ3 3FX, Torbay has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 3FX 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 3FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 3FX, encompassing approximately 4446 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TQ3 3FX area, explore the TQ3 3FX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

TQ3 3FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Two Acre Close with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 5

TQ3 3FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1213.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.8260.00%
Shoplifting71.80-12.50%
Other theft61.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-42.86%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.57-50.00%
Shoplifting83.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-16.67%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.7242.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.7514.29%
Shoplifting81.80-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson61.8050.00%
Other theft51.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.07-16.00%
Shoplifting184.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.05-41.67%
Other theft61.5750.00%
Drugs41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5092.31%
Anti-social behaviour125.62100.00%
Shoplifting62.700.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.45-27.78%
Drugs62.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3550.00%
Shoplifting61.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Other theft40.90-50.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4550.00%
Other theft84.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-55.56%
Public order30.90-50.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 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 offences129.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.700.00%
Public order62.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202430
June 202421
May 202425
April 202413
March 202418
February 202412

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243

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

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Two Acre Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Highfield Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fernicombe Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Luscombe Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. King'S Ash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Berry Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dukes Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Clovelly Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxhole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitebeam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Greenlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1