Brixham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brixham's crime profile in December 2025 revealed a striking anomaly: violence and sexual offences, though accounting for 52% of all crimes, remained 14% below the UK average for this category. This contrasts with the overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40% lower than the UK average of 7.0. The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown—40 incidents compared to 23 property-related crimes—suggests a dynamic that diverges from typical coastal town patterns, where seasonal tourism often drives property crime. The seasonal context of December, with its dark evenings and holiday-related activity, may have influenced the mix, though the lower-than-expected violent crime rate compared to the UK average is notable. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 57% below the UK average, potentially reflecting Brixham's relatively tight-knit community or effective local policing. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or vehicle crime, which are often linked to Christmas shopping, further underscores this divergence. This data invites consideration of local factors, such as community engagement or environmental design, that may contribute to Brixham's lower crime rates despite the festive season's usual pressures.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in three categories: other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime, each rising by 200% compared to the previous month. This surge, while modest in absolute terms (adding three incidents each), highlights shifting patterns in crime types. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, and burglary and other crime each dropped by 50%, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity. The violent crime category, though dominant (52% of all crimes), remained 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, an outlier given the season's usual impact on public order and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 57% below the UK average—a stark contrast to national trends. For residents, the 200% increase in shoplifting may prompt closer attention to retail security, though the overall rate remains well below the UK benchmark. The balance between violent and property crimes also deviates from the national norm, where property crime typically dominates during the festive period.

Brixham's crime rate in December 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) was a 4.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.1, though it remains 40% below the UK average. Over 31 days, this equates to roughly two crimes reported per day—a figure that, while not insignificant, is considerably lower than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. The monthly exposure metric reveals that, over the course of December, one crime occurred for every 236 residents, a rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 18,163, this translates to a 0.022% chance of an individual being directly affected by crime. The contrast with the UK average becomes even more pronounced when considering specific categories: anti-social behaviour, for instance, was 57% below the UK average, reflecting a community where such incidents are rare. While the slight month-on-month rise may indicate seasonal fluctuations, the broader context of Brixham's consistently low crime rates suggests underlying factors—such as local policing strategies or community cohesion—that contribute to this outcome.