Crime Rate in Ellacombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ellacombe

The total recorded crimes in Ellacombe, Torbay, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ellacombe crime rate of 1.54 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 Ellacombe, encompassing approximately 31,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ellacombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lymington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brunswick Terrace with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ellacombe?

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

  • Relative to Torbay:

    • In 2024, Ellacombe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torbay average, with 656 crimes compared to 1023.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ellacombe witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Torbay.

    • In 2023, Ellacombe 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, Ellacombe recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other areas in the Torbay.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ellacombe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ellacombe has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Torbay, UK

In 2024, the total Ellacombe crimes were 656. The crime rate of Ellacombe in 2024 was 20.56 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Torbay.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ellacombe were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Torbay.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ellacombe)CrimesRank (Ellacombe)CrimesRank (Ellacombe)
Cockington with Chelston68 8830 620 1
Tormohun461 14,780 12 3
Roundham with Hyde152 21,978 218 2
St Marychurch89 41,283 32 4
Barton with Watcombe93 31,199 4NA NA
King's Ash86 5965 5NA NA
Churston with Galmpton19 16301 161 6
St Peter's with St Mary's83 6630 9NA NA
Preston79 7753 7NA NA
Collaton St Mary53 9488 13NA NA
Shiphay52 10580 10NA NA
Goodrington with Roselands49 12547 11NA NA
Clifton with Maidenway47 13535 12NA NA
Wellswood46 14440 14NA NA
Furzeham with Summercombe29 15405 15NA NA

Ellacombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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 (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202524
February 202524
January 202532
December 202426
November 202427
October 202413
September 202424
August 202424
July 202433
June 202462
May 202425

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ellacombe in May 2025

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

1. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lymington Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brunswick Terrace (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carlton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bronshill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Princes Road East (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mount Hermon Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Florida Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Torquay Coach Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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