TQ4 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ4 7EL

TQ4 7EL, Torbay has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.78 per 1,000 population. This TQ4 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ4 7EL, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

TQ4 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Cleatlands Close with total crimes: 3
  • Drake'S Road with total crimes: 3

TQ4 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1825.7828.57%
Violence and sexual offences812.5460.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.57500.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other theft11.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.1140.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.75-16.67%
Other theft43.4833.33%
Public order12.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.970.00%
Other theft34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.84100.00%
Other theft34.18-25.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Other crime11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.33100.00%
Other theft44.18-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-25.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Shoplifting22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.7950.00%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.70-83.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.2033.33%
Shoplifting68.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.18300.00%
Public order32.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-50.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 20249

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ4 7EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cleatlands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Drake'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Borough Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Snowdonia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cambrian Close
    Total1
    Drugs1