Crime in Wellswood, Torbay
Comprehensive safety analysis for Wellswood, localized within Torbay.
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Annual Crime Rate
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub Map | Shoplifting: 7Other theft: 2Robbery: 1 | 13 |
| On or near Higher Erith Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Kents Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| On or near The Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near St Mark'S Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Museum Way Map | Burglary: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Lower Erith Road Map | Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Parkhill Road Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Old Torwood Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
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Wellswood
Devon & Cornwall Police
Local Priorities
Priority 1 – Street Focus
Street Focus encompasses the strands of
• Weekly partnership meeting on those causing harm
• Shoplifting & business crime (UKPAC)
• Hotspot Policing
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
On going
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Priority 2 – Partnership Enforcement
• Build effective working partnership with Torbay Council as part of local CSP in continuing to use legal advisor support to obtain;
• Closure Orders
• Criminal Behaviour Orders
• CPWs/CPNs
• Civil Injunctions
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
On going
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Priority 3 – VAWG, ENTE & Licensing
• Increase police visibility in the evening and night time economy (ENTE) - early evening engagement Friday and Saturday evenings by Neighbourhood
• Improve engagement with licensed premises to develop intelligence and partnership working
• Expand on project NightEye based intel, with early use of orders such as CPWs or Sexual Risk Orders
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
On going
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Torquay Police Community Surgery
other12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
77 Union Street (Old o2 shop) Torquay
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