PENPETHY ROAD, TQ5 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 8NW

PENPETHY ROAD, TQ5 8NW, Torbay has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 8NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ5 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ5 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 8NW, encompassing approximately 3334 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ5 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradden Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Pavilions Close with total crimes: 2

PENPETHY ROAD, TQ5 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6014.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Drugs21.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20243

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bradden Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Pavilions Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penpethy Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Higher Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northfields Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1