Crime Rates at West Pafford Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 8BT

West Pafford Avenue area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Barton with Watcombe , and the 198th lowest crime rate of 465 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 West Pafford Avenue (TQ2 8BT) in the last 12 months was 55.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% lower than the Barton with Watcombe average (100.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 45.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Pafford Avenue (TQ2 8BT), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Avenue. Police recorded 66 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.