Crime Rate in Torbay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torbay

The total recorded crimes in Torbay, UK in May 2025 are around 1,455 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torbay crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Torbay, encompassing approximately 139,324 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (560) incidents (22.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (258) incidents (-0.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (138) incidents (30.19% increase)
Torbay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • East Street with total crimes: 23
  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 20

Torbay Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Torbay Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tormohun (461 crimes), and the safest, Churston with Galmpton (19 crimes), is 442 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Torbay.

Similarly, the area of Torquay Central (351 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Churston & Galmpton (19 crimes), with a difference of 332 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torbay.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tormohun461
Roundham with Hyde152
Barton with Watcombe93
St Marychurch89
King's Ash86

Safest Wards:

Goodrington with Roselands49
Clifton with Maidenway47
Wellswood46
Furzeham with Summercombe29
Churston with Galmpton19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Torquay Central351
Paignton Central177
Blatchcombe & Blagdon149
Wellswood97
Shiphay & the Willows94

Safest Areas:

Clifton & Maidenway37
Higher Brixham37
Babbacombe & Plainmoor35
Ellacombe33
Churston & Galmpton19

Torbay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (560 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (258 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (456 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (259 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (467 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (219 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 462 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (533 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (167 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 406 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 196 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (463 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (471 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (226 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (465 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (219 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (511 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (235 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 590 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 294 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 202512
December 202419
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410

A total of 292 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202517
March 202531
February 202521
January 202528
December 202423
November 202429
October 202424
September 202430
August 202420
July 202438

A total of 2475 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 225.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025258
April 2025259
March 2025219
February 2025164
January 2025167
December 2024196
November 2024238
October 2024226
September 2024219
August 2024235
July 2024294

A total of 730 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202552
March 202571
February 202557
January 202561
December 202447
November 202455
October 202469
September 202471
August 202484
July 202483

A total of 355 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202541
March 202518
February 202530
January 202536
December 202428
November 202424
October 202441
September 202438
August 202447
July 202436

A total of 629 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202554
March 202546
February 202554
January 202580
December 202458
November 202465
October 202446
September 202453
August 202449
July 202465

A total of 1199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 202583
March 202597
February 202595
January 202595
December 202490
November 2024146
October 2024138
September 2024113
August 202498
July 2024115

A total of 1292 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025106
March 202595
February 202593
January 2025104
December 2024112
November 2024108
October 2024146
September 2024109
August 2024112
July 2024169

A total of 424 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522
January 202539
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202436
August 202448
July 202458

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 202414
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414

A total of 995 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202593
March 202576
February 202574
January 202570
December 202488
November 202485
October 202488
September 202497
August 2024110
July 2024115

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20252
January 202511
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 5384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 489.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025560
April 2025456
March 2025467
February 2025462
January 2025533
December 2024406
November 2024463
October 2024471
September 2024465
August 2024511
July 2024590

High Crime Locations Torbay in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. East Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
3. Littlefield Close (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order7
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. Madrepore Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Winner Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. Rock Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1

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