WHITLEY ROAD, TQ4 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 5JG

WHITLEY ROAD, TQ4 5JG, Torbay has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.09 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 5JG, encompassing approximately 1879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TQ4 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Elmbank Road with total crimes: 3
  • Corsham Road with total crimes: 3

WHITLEY ROAD, TQ4 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.0941.67%
Violence and sexual offences69.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.9771.43%
Violence and sexual offences86.39100.00%
Other theft54.2625.00%
Public order22.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.370.00%
Other theft43.73100.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7116.67%
Burglary53.73150.00%
Vehicle crime32.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-50.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.71-45.45%
Other theft43.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13300.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-50.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.24175.00%
Vehicle crime45.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Shoplifting21.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20247
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ4 5JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total19
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmbank Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corsham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Waterleat Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ebenezer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Catherine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadlands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Penwill Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derrell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brantwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1