Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Occombe Valley Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Occombe Valley Road (TQ3 1QU) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.0% lower than the Preston average (63.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Occombe Valley Road (TQ3 1QU), the main crime hotspot is near George Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barcombe Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Godfrey Avenue | Under investigation |
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