TQ4 5XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 5XX

TQ4 5XX, Torbay has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.86 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 5XX 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 5XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 5XX, encompassing approximately 1098 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: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ4 5XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Waterleat Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Catherine Crescent with total crimes: 1

TQ4 5XX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.8641.67%
Violence and sexual offences515.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

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
Shoplifting1225.5071.43%
Violence and sexual offences810.93166.67%
Other theft57.2966.67%
Public order14.55-66.67%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting722.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.37200.00%
Other theft32.73200.00%
Public order32.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.73-25.00%
Drugs12.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.29-50.00%
Drugs13.640.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.3033.33%
Burglary67.29500.00%
Other theft15.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.21-25.00%
Other theft55.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-66.67%
Burglary10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.290.00%
Shoplifting22.73100.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

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 offences48.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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.

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July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total19
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterleat Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Catherine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Derrell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1