Crime Rate in Cockington with Chelston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockington with Chelston

The total recorded crimes in Cockington with Chelston, Torbay, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockington with Chelston crime rate of 4.44 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 Cockington with Chelston, encompassing approximately 15,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cockington with Chelston Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Torquay with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cockington with Chelston?

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

  • Relative to Torbay:

    • In 2024, Cockington with Chelston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torbay average, with 830 crimes compared to 1023.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cockington with Chelston witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cockington with Chelston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torbay average, with 20 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cockington with Chelston witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cockington with Chelston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cockington with Chelston has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Torbay, UK

In 2024, the total Cockington with Chelston crimes were 830. The crime rate of Cockington with Chelston in 2024 was 53.44 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Torbay.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cockington with Chelston were around 20 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.29 (year) or 0.11 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Torbay.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torbay)CrimesRank (Torbay)CrimesRank (Torbay)
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
Churston with Galmpton15 16301 161 6
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

Cockington with Chelston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202417
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 202526
December 202418
November 202430
October 202425
September 202425
August 202425
July 202436
June 202452
May 202434
April 202416

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 202414
September 20243
August 20242
July 202416
June 202424
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 202418

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
April 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cockington with Chelston in March 2025

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

1. St Peter'S Mews (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Torquay (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hawkins Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St Peters Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shakespeare Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Davis Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Grenville Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sherwell Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Crownhill Rise (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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