TQ5 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 5BS

TQ5 5BS, Torbay has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 5BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ5 postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ5 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 5BS, encompassing approximately 3644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

TQ5 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 6
  • Glenmore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Overgang with total crimes: 4

TQ5 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0512.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.47133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9275.00%
Other theft51.9266.67%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.20300.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-70.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.2911.11%
Shoplifting22.74100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.47125.00%
Vehicle crime42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.43125.00%
Shoplifting74.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-57.14%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9216.67%
Other theft31.920.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.920.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 202418
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ5 5BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glenmore Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Overgang
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Union Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. The Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. New Quay Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkham Glade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pump Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Paradise Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Furze Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1