DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 5AJ

DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.07 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 5AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ4 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ4 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 5AJ, encompassing approximately 3894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

TQ4 5AJ 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

DARTMOUTH ROAD, TQ4 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.0710.81%
Anti-social behaviour2310.5343.75%
Shoplifting215.9123.53%
Public order105.3925.00%
Other theft82.57-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.05-36.36%
Burglary41.80-33.33%
Drugs31.0350.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.50-22.92%
Shoplifting179.50-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour164.36-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.1183.33%
Other theft92.8228.57%
Public order82.310.00%
Burglary62.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-33.33%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.43-7.69%
Shoplifting2812.3255.56%
Anti-social behaviour257.1931.58%
Public order86.4260.00%
Other theft72.05-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-14.29%
Other crime61.54100.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Drugs30.77-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5233.3862.50%
Anti-social behaviour1913.35-26.92%
Shoplifting184.88100.00%
Other theft94.62-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.31-12.50%
Burglary71.8040.00%
Public order51.800.00%
Drugs51.28-28.57%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.53-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour268.2223.81%
Other theft106.6825.00%
Shoplifting92.57-79.55%
Criminal damage and arson82.310.00%
Drugs72.05600.00%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Burglary51.54-50.00%
Public order51.28-37.50%
Theft from the person31.2850.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting4437.23266.67%
Violence and sexual offences3811.305.56%
Anti-social behaviour219.76-19.23%
Burglary105.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.57-60.00%
Other theft82.0533.33%
Public order82.050.00%
Robbery22.05100.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.32-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour269.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.68122.22%
Shoplifting125.139.09%
Public order83.08-11.11%
Drugs72.0540.00%
Other theft61.80-50.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.814200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.040.00%
Other theft126.680.00%
Shoplifting113.080.00%
Public order92.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.310.00%
Drugs52.31400.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Burglary20.770.00%

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
Drugs10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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 theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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 theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202425
June 202419
May 202426
April 202421
March 202426
February 202426

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
July 202448
June 202452
May 202432
April 202438
March 202436
February 202443
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
February 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202420
February 20249
November 20231

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202428
June 202418
May 20249
April 202444
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ4 5AJ 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. Gerston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 7. Bishop'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. A379
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Riviera
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parkside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Midvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Corsham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crown And Anchor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coverdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fisher Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mabel Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Primley Park East
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Station Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Sands Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Torbay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clifton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Elmbank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Climsland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1