Crime Rate in Torbay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torbay

The total recorded crimes in Torbay, UK in March 2025 are around 1,166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torbay crime rate of 8.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (467) incidents (1.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (219) incidents (33.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (97) incidents (2.11% increase)
Torbay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Littlefield Close with total crimes: 15
  • East Street with total crimes: 12

Torbay Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Torbay Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tormohun (320 crimes), and the safest, Churston with Galmpton (15 crimes), is 305 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Torbay.

Similarly, the area of Torquay Central (254 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Churston & Galmpton (15 crimes), with a difference of 239 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torbay.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tormohun320
Roundham with Hyde139
St Marychurch92
King's Ash90
Barton with Watcombe72

Safest Wards:

Preston43
Collaton St Mary31
Clifton with Maidenway30
Wellswood28
Churston with Galmpton15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Torquay Central254
Paignton Central155
Blatchcombe & Blagdon130
Shiphay & the Willows81
Chelston, Cockington & Livermead71

Safest Areas:

St Marychurch & Maidencombe36
Preston & Shorton27
Higher Brixham24
Clifton & Maidenway21
Churston & Galmpton15

Torbay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1190 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (558 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 202414
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202432

A total of 1041 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202574
January 202570
December 202488
November 202485
October 202488
September 202497
August 2024110
July 2024115
June 2024238

A total of 636 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202554
January 202580
December 202458
November 202465
October 202446
September 202453
August 202449
July 202465
June 2024120

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20252
January 202511
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 1338 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 133.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202593
January 2025104
December 2024112
November 2024108
October 2024146
September 2024109
August 2024112
July 2024169
June 2024290

A total of 376 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202530
January 202536
December 202428
November 202424
October 202441
September 202438
August 202447
July 202436
June 202478

A total of 2516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 251.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 558 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025219
February 2025164
January 2025167
December 2024196
November 2024238
October 2024226
September 2024219
August 2024235
July 2024294
June 2024558

A total of 5558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 555.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025467
February 2025462
January 2025533
December 2024406
November 2024463
October 2024471
September 2024465
August 2024511
July 2024590
June 20241190

A total of 748 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202557
January 202561
December 202447
November 202455
October 202469
September 202471
August 202484
July 202483
June 2024150

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 312 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202521
January 202528
December 202423
November 202429
October 202424
September 202430
August 202420
July 202438
June 202468

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202512
December 202419
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 202440

A total of 1223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202597
February 202595
January 202595
December 202490
November 2024146
October 2024138
September 2024113
August 202498
July 2024115
June 2024236

A total of 491 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202522
January 202539
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202436
August 202448
July 202458
June 2024132

High Crime Locations Torbay in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Littlefield Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. East Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Theft from the person1
5. Madrepore Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Drugs2

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