TQ5 8GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 8GA

TQ5 8GA, Torbay has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 8GA 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 8GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 8GA, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

TQ5 8GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 6
  • Overgang with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

TQ5 8GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.44-40.00%
Other theft52.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.92-20.00%
Other theft43.93300.00%
Shoplifting21.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.29233.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.92-68.42%
Public order32.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.49-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.17216.67%
Shoplifting79.34600.00%
Vehicle crime33.440.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-40.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.88-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.460.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.950.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 202419
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

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 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246

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

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 4 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
April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ5 8GA 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. Overgang
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Union Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. New Quay Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rea Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pump Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Paradise Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furze Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. North Furzeham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Blackball Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1