PROSPECT ROAD, TQ5 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 8HS

PROSPECT ROAD, TQ5 8HS, Torbay has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 8HS, encompassing approximately 2815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

TQ5 8HS 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

PROSPECT ROAD, TQ5 8HS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.08-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8475.00%
Other theft62.49200.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.30-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-55.56%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.97-18.18%
Other theft43.20100.00%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.08175.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.55300.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting10.71-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.56122.22%
Shoplifting77.10600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4933.33%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20-62.50%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.5214.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.840.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.490.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 202420
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
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 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 5 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
February 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 8HS 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. Rea Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pump Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Paradise Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Furze Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. North Furzeham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Blackball Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1