Crime Rates at Laura Grove, Paignton, TQ3 2LR

Laura Grove area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston , and the 51st 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 Laura Grove (TQ3 2LR) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.4% lower than the Preston average (62.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Laura Grove (TQ3 2LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Manor Crescent, where police recorded 53 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petrol Station (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.