THE DRIVE, TQ5 9RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ5 9RA

THE DRIVE, TQ5 9RA, Torbay has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This TQ5 9RA 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 9RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ5 9RA, encompassing approximately 1732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TQ5 9RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eden Park with total crimes: 5
  • Orchard Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Bakers Hill with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, TQ5 9RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0840.00%
Other theft44.040.00%
Robbery22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.89200.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77100.00%
Burglary13.460.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31-50.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.93-62.50%
Public order33.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.01433.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.24150.00%
Other theft32.89200.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 202416
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

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

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August 20241
June 20242

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

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July 20241
March 20242

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

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July 20241

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

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June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 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.

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June 20241

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

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June 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ5 9RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eden Park
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Orchard Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bakers Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Home Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Horsepool Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Longcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Gramercy Fields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chiseldon Farm
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Yards Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1