Crime Rate in Tormohun: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tormohun

The total recorded crimes in Tormohun, Torbay, UK in May 2025 are around 461 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tormohun crime rate of 12.21 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 Tormohun, encompassing approximately 37,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (20.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (104) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (153.85% increase)
Tormohun Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34
  • East Street with total crimes: 23
  • Madrepore Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Tormohun?

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

  • Relative to Torbay:

    • In 2024, Tormohun reported a higher crime volume than the Torbay average, with 4,780 crimes compared to 1,023. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tormohun witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Torbay.

    • In 2023, Tormohun 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, Tormohun witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other areas in the Torbay.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tormohun Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tormohun has recorded 461 crimes with crime rate of 12.21 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Torbay, UK

In 2024, the total Tormohun crimes were 4,780. The crime rate of Tormohun in 2024 was 126.58 (year) or 10.55 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Torbay.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tormohun were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Torbay.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tormohun)CrimesRank (Tormohun)CrimesRank (Tormohun)
Cockington with Chelston68 8830 620 1
Roundham with Hyde152 21,978 218 2
St Marychurch89 41,283 32 4
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

Tormohun Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (125 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (80 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (140 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 154 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025110
March 2025117
February 2025118
January 2025134
December 2024114
November 2024125
October 2024131
September 2024114
August 2024140
July 2024154

A total of 802 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202578
March 202555
February 202560
January 202561
December 202463
November 202463
October 202480
September 202453
August 202497
July 202488

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202526
March 202532
February 202527
January 202520
December 202431
November 202461
October 202461
September 202438
August 202429
July 202422

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411

A total of 248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202524
March 202519
February 202521
January 202535
December 202412
November 202413
October 202417
September 202425
August 202421
July 202430

A total of 289 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202523
March 202523
February 202525
January 202518
December 202415
November 202423
October 202427
September 202433
August 202432
July 202441

A total of 330 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202524
March 202527
February 202516
January 202523
December 202423
November 202436
October 202448
September 202426
August 202430
July 202441

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202524
February 202523
January 202523
December 202418
November 202423
October 202420
September 202427
August 202429
July 202431

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 202513
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

High Crime Locations Tormohun in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. East Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Public order2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Madrepore Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Rock Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Rillage Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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