Total Crime Rate
115.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Churston with Galmpton , and the 131st highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (TQ5 0HS) in the last 12 months was 115.4 per 1,000 residents and was 98.1% higher than the Churston with Galmpton average (58.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 47.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TQ5 0HS, the main crime hotspot is near Churston Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Churston with Galmpton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Churston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ferrers Green | Under investigation |
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