Crime Rate in St Marychurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Marychurch

The total recorded crimes in St Marychurch, Torbay, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Marychurch crime rate of 2.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
St Marychurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoke Road with total crimes: 15
  • Cary Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Torbay.

    • 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 areas in the Torbay.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Marychurch has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Marychurch)CrimesRank (St Marychurch)CrimesRank (St Marychurch)
Cockington with Chelston68 8830 620 1
Tormohun461 14,780 12 3
Roundham with Hyde152 21,978 218 2
Barton with Watcombe93 31,199 4NA NA
Ellacombe49 11656 81 5
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

St Marychurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202541
March 202538
February 202535
January 202534
December 202439
November 202435
October 202437
September 202436
August 202427
July 202460
June 202492
May 202451

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202523
March 202513
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202416
October 202414
September 202429
August 20249
July 202424
June 202460
May 202427

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 202516
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
July 202431
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations St Marychurch in May 2025

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

1. Stoke Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons1
2. Cary Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Warwick Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whiteway Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Havelock Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Margaret'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Perinville Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
9. St James Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Furrough Cross (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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