ESPLANADE ROAD, TQ4 6BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 6BJ

ESPLANADE ROAD, TQ4 6BJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.40 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 6BJ, encompassing approximately 888 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

TQ4 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Kernou Road with total crimes: 7
  • Colin Road with total crimes: 5

ESPLANADE ROAD, TQ4 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.40-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour1524.7615.38%
Other theft516.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.63-33.33%
Burglary24.50-33.33%
Drugs12.25-75.00%
Other crime11.13-66.67%
Public order11.13-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2379.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1325.89-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.6350.00%
Public order56.75400.00%
Other theft45.6333.33%
Drugs44.500.00%
Shoplifting44.50300.00%
Other crime34.5050.00%
Burglary33.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Bicycle theft22.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.250.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2365.28-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour2025.8981.82%
Criminal damage and arson422.51-50.00%
Other theft34.50-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Robbery12.250.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Shoplifting11.13-91.67%
Public order11.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3091.1630.43%
Shoplifting1233.76140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson812.38166.67%
Other theft79.0075.00%
Burglary57.8866.67%
Public order45.6333.33%
Possession of weapons24.500.00%
Drugs12.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2367.534.55%
Anti-social behaviour1425.8940.00%
Shoplifting515.76150.00%
Other theft45.6333.33%
Burglary34.50-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Public order33.38200.00%
Drugs23.38100.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.4015.79%
Anti-social behaviour1024.76-58.33%
Burglary811.250.00%
Other theft39.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-72.73%
Shoplifting23.38-33.33%
Public order12.25-66.67%
Drugs11.13-66.67%
Robbery11.130.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2479.91118.18%
Violence and sexual offences1927.0111.76%
Criminal damage and arson1121.38175.00%
Other theft412.38-33.33%
Public order34.50-50.00%
Drugs33.3850.00%
Shoplifting33.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft23.380.00%
Possession of weapons12.250.00%
Robbery11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1758.531600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1119.130.00%
Other theft612.380.00%
Public order66.750.00%
Shoplifting56.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.630.00%
Drugs24.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202423
June 202430
May 202423
April 202422
March 202419
February 202417
December 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202420
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 202424
February 202411

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ4 6BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kernou Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Colin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Esplanade Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leighon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parkside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Marine Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Morin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B3201
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Torbay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Warefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Polsham Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Glen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1