SPENCER ROAD, TQ3 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ3 3SZ

SPENCER ROAD, TQ3 3SZ, Torbay has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This TQ3 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ3 3SZ, encompassing approximately 4513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

TQ3 3SZ 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

SPENCER ROAD, TQ3 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.645.26%
Criminal damage and arson84.4360.00%
Shoplifting71.77-12.50%
Other theft61.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-42.86%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.30-38.71%
Shoplifting84.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-16.67%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.4024.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.8725.00%
Shoplifting82.22-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Other theft61.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.40-10.71%
Shoplifting185.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-33.33%
Other theft61.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33200.00%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.1886.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.20100.00%
Shoplifting62.660.00%
Public order51.3366.67%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.44-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.41-28.57%
Drugs63.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3350.00%
Shoplifting61.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Other theft51.11-44.44%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4150.00%
Other theft94.65125.00%
Public order41.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-55.56%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
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 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.100.00%
Public order61.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202431
June 202425
May 202428
April 202415
March 202421
February 202414

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20246
May 20242
April 20245
February 20245

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 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
February 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242

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 3SZ 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. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greenlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1