TQ4 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 5BL

TQ4 5BL, Torbay has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.53 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 5BL, encompassing approximately 1522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

TQ4 5BL 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

TQ4 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5796.5326.67%
Anti-social behaviour2937.4316.00%
Shoplifting2119.0423.53%
Other theft1413.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.19-43.75%
Public order65.91-40.00%
Burglary33.94-57.14%
Drugs31.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.97100.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-83.33%
Robbery10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4593.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2529.55-28.57%
Shoplifting1716.42-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson1611.16128.57%
Public order1010.51100.00%
Other theft76.57-12.50%
Burglary74.600.00%
Vehicle crime64.60100.00%
Drugs33.9450.00%
Bicycle theft21.970.00%
Other crime21.31-71.43%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4594.56-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour3529.5516.67%
Shoplifting2922.9852.63%
Other theft819.04-27.27%
Other crime75.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.60-56.25%
Public order54.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.28200.00%
Drugs21.97-60.00%
Theft from the person11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66112.2926.92%
Anti-social behaviour3043.34-3.23%
Shoplifting1919.7090.00%
Criminal damage and arson1612.4860.00%
Other theft1110.510.00%
Public order87.2214.29%
Burglary75.2575.00%
Drugs54.60-37.50%
Other crime33.2850.00%
Theft from the person21.97-33.33%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5298.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour3134.150.00%
Other theft1120.3657.14%
Criminal damage and arson107.220.00%
Shoplifting106.57-77.27%
Vehicle crime86.570.00%
Drugs85.25300.00%
Public order75.25-22.22%
Burglary44.60-63.64%
Theft from the person32.63200.00%
Robbery21.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Other crime21.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44105.07266.67%
Violence and sexual offences4028.89-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour3126.27-20.51%
Burglary1120.361000.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.22-60.00%
Public order96.5712.50%
Other theft75.91-12.50%
Drugs24.60-71.43%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Theft from the person11.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53109.0117.78%
Anti-social behaviour3934.8014.71%
Criminal damage and arson2525.6192.31%
Shoplifting1216.420.00%
Other theft87.88-42.86%
Public order85.25-46.67%
Drugs75.25-22.22%
Other crime34.60200.00%
Bicycle theft21.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Robbery21.31100.00%
Theft from the person21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Burglary11.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4598.504400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3429.550.00%
Public order1522.330.00%
Other theft149.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.190.00%
Shoplifting128.540.00%
Drugs97.88800.00%
Burglary45.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

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
Drugs11.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

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 theft12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

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 theft11.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202445
July 202445
June 202466
May 202452
April 202440
March 202453
February 202445
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202435
June 202430
May 202431
April 202431
March 202439
February 202434

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 202425
February 202413
November 20231

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202415
November 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
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 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ4 5BL 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. Esplanade Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. A379
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cecil Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Parkside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Midvale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Princes Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Littlegate Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crown And Anchor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coverdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Station Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. B3201
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1