Brixham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brixham’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its coastal and semi-rural character, where community cohesion and limited urban density may act as natural deterrents to criminal activity. The top two crime types were violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 39.5% of total) and anti-social behaviour (16 cases, 37.2%), both of which remained significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences in Brixham (0.9 per 1,000) were 68% lower than the UK rate (2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) was 32% below the national average (1.3 per 1,000). Seasonal factors may explain the slight uptick in outdoor-related offences, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely increased socialising in public spaces. However, the sudden emergence of ‘Other crime’ and ‘Public order’ offences—both rising from zero to 2 and 1 cases, respectively—suggests a need for further analysis. These increases may reflect underreporting in prior months or shifts in criminal activity tied to the area’s tourism sector, which could see fluctuations in visitor numbers during spring. The overall pattern aligns with Brixham’s identity as a coastal town with a strong sense of community, where local initiatives and policing efforts may contribute to the sustained low crime rate.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in ‘Other crime’ and ‘Public order’ offences, both of which were previously unreported in the area. This sudden emergence of these categories may reflect underreporting in prior months or changes in policing focus. Meanwhile, ‘Anti-social behaviour’ fell by 27.3%, likely linked to increased community activity during the longer evenings of spring. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 5.6%, though this slight reduction contrasts with the overall trend of higher violent crime rates in the UK. The crime mix in Brixham remains heavily skewed toward violent and anti-social offences, with these two categories accounting for 76.7% of all reported crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) is 68% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the town’s coastal character and lower population density—may temper violent crime trends. The sharp rise in ‘Other crime’ underscores the need for updated crime prevention strategies that address emerging threats.

Brixham's crime rate in May 2023 dropped to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 23.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns seen in similar coastal towns during spring, where increased daylight and community activity may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 422 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively low risk for residents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 18,163, the scale of incidents remains small, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may be effective in maintaining this lower crime rate. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in ‘Other crime’ and ‘Public order’ offences—deserves closer attention to emerging patterns that could signal changes in local dynamics.