Crime Rate in Torbay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torbay

The total recorded crimes in Torbay, UK in July 2025 are around 1,494 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torbay crime rate of 10.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (631) incidents (7.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (267) incidents (14.10% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (136) incidents (40.21% increase)
Torbay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Factory Row with total crimes: 19
  • Winner Street with total crimes: 17
  • East Street with total crimes: 16

Torbay Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Torbay Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tormohun (451 crimes), and the safest, Churston with Galmpton (23 crimes), is 428 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Torbay.

Similarly, the area of Torquay Central (349 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Churston & Galmpton (23 crimes), with a difference of 326 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torbay.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tormohun451
Roundham with Hyde176
Barton with Watcombe108
St Marychurch95
Preston82

Safest Wards:

Collaton St Mary49
Clifton with Maidenway47
Furzeham with Summercombe39
Wellswood28
Churston with Galmpton23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Torquay Central349
Paignton Central205
Blatchcombe & Blagdon132
Upton & Hele101
Shiphay & the Willows89

Safest Areas:

Ellacombe44
St Marychurch & Maidencombe42
Babbacombe & Plainmoor37
Higher Brixham37
Churston & Galmpton23

Torbay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 631 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 267 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (586 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 2025103
May 202580
April 202552
March 202571
February 202557
January 202561

A total of 1568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 224.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025267
June 2025234
May 2025258
April 2025259
March 2025219
February 2025164
January 2025167

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202523
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 202512

A total of 168 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202531
April 202517
March 202531
February 202521
January 202528

A total of 3695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 527.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 631 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025631
June 2025586
May 2025560
April 2025456
March 2025467
February 2025462
January 2025533

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20252
January 202511

A total of 619 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 88.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 202593
May 202599
April 202593
March 202576
February 202574
January 202570

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255

A total of 384 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202552
May 202559
April 202554
March 202546
February 202554
January 202580

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202529
May 202516
April 202541
March 202518
February 202530
January 202536

A total of 670 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 95.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202580
May 2025129
April 202583
March 202597
February 202595
January 202595

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202543
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522
January 202539

A total of 769 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 109.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025136
June 202597
May 2025138
April 2025106
March 202595
February 202593
January 2025104

High Crime Locations Torbay in July 2025

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

1. Factory Row (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
2. Winner Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Possession of weapons1
3. East Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Other theft1
4. Cary Parade (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
5. Littlefield Close (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1

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