Total Crime Rate
145.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sea View Terrace area has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzeham with Summercombe , and the 85th highest crime rate of 465 local areas in Torbay .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sea View Terrace (TQ5 8AU) in the last 12 months was 145.4 per 1,000 residents and was 108.7% higher than the Furzeham with Summercombe average (69.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 64.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sea View Terrace (TQ5 8AU), the main crime hotspot is near Church Hill East. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Furzeham with Summercombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Furzeham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paradise Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Hill East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Strand | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Hill East | — |
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