Total Crime Rate
93.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ilsham Close area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe , and the 161st highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ilsham Close (TQ1 2JA) in the last 12 months was 93.7 per 1,000 residents and was 7.7% lower than the Ellacombe average (101.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ilsham Close (TQ1 2JA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meadfoot Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ilsham Crescent (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ellacombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ilsham Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ilsham Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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