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
  • Cary Parade 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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 837 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.75 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
December 202447
November 202455
October 202469
September 202471
August 202484

A total of 2682 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 223.50 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
December 2024196
November 2024238
October 2024226
September 2024219
August 2024235

A total of 148 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 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
December 202419
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 294 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 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
December 202423
November 202429
October 202424
September 202430
August 202420

A total of 6011 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 500.92 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
December 2024406
November 2024463
October 2024471
September 2024465
August 2024511

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 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
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 1087 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.58 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
December 202488
November 202485
October 202488
September 202497
August 2024110

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 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
December 202414
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 424 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202543
April 202522
March 202517
February 202522
January 202539
December 202447
November 202444
October 202448
September 202436
August 202448

A total of 1356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025136
June 202597
May 2025138
April 2025106
March 202595
February 202593
January 2025104
December 2024112
November 2024108
October 2024146
September 2024109
August 2024112

A total of 1255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202580
May 2025129
April 202583
March 202597
February 202595
January 202595
December 202490
November 2024146
October 2024138
September 2024113
August 202498

A total of 655 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 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
December 202458
November 202465
October 202446
September 202453
August 202449

A total of 382 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202529
May 202516
April 202541
March 202518
February 202530
January 202536
December 202428
November 202424
October 202441
September 202438
August 202447

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

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