LAKES CLOSE, TQ5 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 8PJ

LAKES CLOSE, TQ5 8PJ, Torbay has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 8PJ, encompassing approximately 1831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ5 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Boundary Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lindthorpe Way with total crimes: 1
  • Valletort Park with total crimes: 1

LAKES CLOSE, TQ5 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.73-60.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.730.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.46100.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

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

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

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July 20241
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A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241

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

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April 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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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April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North Boundary Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lindthorpe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Valletort Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Elliott Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1