Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hesketh Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ellacombe , and the 56th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hesketh Road (TQ1 2LN) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.1% lower than the Ellacombe average (102.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hesketh Road (TQ1 2LN), the main crime hotspot is near Meadfoot Sea Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wellswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadfoot Sea Road | Under investigation |
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