Crime Rate in Churston with Galmpton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churston with Galmpton

The total recorded crimes in Churston with Galmpton, Torbay, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churston with Galmpton crime rate of 2.19 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 Churston with Galmpton, encompassing approximately 6,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Churston with Galmpton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Steed Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsway Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Churston with Galmpton?

To understand the safety of Churston with Galmpton, we need to analyze Churston with Galmpton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Torbay:

    • In 2024, Churston with Galmpton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torbay average, with 301 crimes compared to 1023.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Churston with Galmpton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Churston with Galmpton had fewer crimes than the Torbay average, with 1 crimes compared to 7. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Churston with Galmpton recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torbay, Churston with Galmpton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Churston with Galmpton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Churston with Galmpton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Torbay, UK

In 2024, the total Churston with Galmpton crimes were 301. The crime rate of Churston with Galmpton in 2024 was 43.89 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Torbay.

In 2023, the total crimes in Churston with Galmpton were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.15 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Torbay.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torbay)CrimesRank (Torbay)CrimesRank (Torbay)
Cockington with Chelston69 6830 620 1
Tormohun320 14,780 12 3
Roundham with Hyde139 21,978 218 2
St Marychurch92 31,283 32 4
Barton with Watcombe72 51,199 4NA NA
King's Ash90 4965 5NA NA
Ellacombe46 9656 81 5
Preston43 12753 7NA NA
Goodrington with Roselands51 7547 11NA NA
Shiphay50 8580 10NA NA
St Peter's with St Mary's46 10630 9NA NA
Furzeham with Summercombe44 11405 15NA NA
Clifton with Maidenway30 14535 12NA NA
Collaton St Mary31 13488 13NA NA
Wellswood28 15440 14NA NA

Churston with Galmpton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 202418
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Churston with Galmpton in March 2025

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

1. Tor Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Steed Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kingsway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gibson Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castor Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Saltern Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cherry Brook Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairway Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Galmpton Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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