Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shorton Valley Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston , and the 37th 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 Shorton Valley Road (TQ3 1RB) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.9% lower than the Preston average (63.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Shorton Valley Road (TQ3 1RB), 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 |
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