Crime in Preston, Torbay
Comprehensive safety analysis for Preston, localized within Torbay.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Manor Crescent Map | Shoplifting: 10Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 13 |
| On or near Torquay Road Map | Public order: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Burglary: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Dolphin Court Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Rhodanthe Road Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Merryland Gardens Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Manor Gardens Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Headland Grove Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Seaway Gardens Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
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3 Windermere Parade
- Review any outstanding licensing issues
- Maintain/increase presence for visibility and deterrence
- Stop and search as needed
Target: reduced drug and ASB activity
Issued: 16 Jan 2026
2 Preston Park
- Maintain/increase visible/plain clothes presence
- Implement some patrols under new SNT late shift (‘til midnight)
Target: reassurance, deterrence and arrests for offences.
Issued: 16 Jan 2026
1 Preston Road and Preston Road Station
- Operation in place with BTP
- Maintain/increase overt and covert patrols
- Increase stop and search
- Engagement with businesses
Target: local reassurance, monitoring and crime drop from each quarter
Issued: 16 Jan 2026
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