Crime Rate in St Marychurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Marychurch

The total recorded crimes in St Marychurch, Torbay, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Marychurch crime rate of 2.15 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 St Marychurch, encompassing approximately 42,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
St Marychurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret'S Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • St Anne'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whiteway Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Marychurch?

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

  • Relative to Torbay:

    • In 2024, St Marychurch reported a higher crime volume than the Torbay average, with 1,283 crimes compared to 1,023. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Marychurch witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Marychurch had fewer crimes than the Torbay average, with 2 crimes compared to 7. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Marychurch witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torbay, St Marychurch has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Marychurch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Marychurch has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Torbay, UK

In 2024, the total St Marychurch crimes were 1,283. The crime rate of St Marychurch in 2024 was 30.00 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Torbay.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Marychurch were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 4 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
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

St Marychurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 60 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202416
October 202414
September 202429
August 20249
July 202424
June 202460
May 202427
April 202413

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202535
January 202534
December 202439
November 202435
October 202437
September 202436
August 202427
July 202460
June 202492
May 202451
April 202443

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202516
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
July 202431
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations St Marychurch in March 2025

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

1. St Margaret'S Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. St Anne'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whiteway Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Studley Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Devons' Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Marychurch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Havelock Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Winstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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