BLACKBALL LANE, TQ5 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 8AY

BLACKBALL LANE, TQ5 8AY, Torbay has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 8AY, encompassing approximately 1342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TQ5 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Overgang with total crimes: 4
  • Fishcombe Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Quay with total crimes: 2

BLACKBALL LANE, TQ5 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.68300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.98200.00%
Other theft22.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.70-40.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.94400.00%
Other theft33.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-85.71%
Other crime10.740.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.210.00%
Public order23.720.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70133.33%
Vehicle crime15.210.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2150.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.720.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ5 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Overgang
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fishcombe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Paradise Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Furze Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. North Furzeham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackball Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1