Brixham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brixham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance underscores Brixham's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Torbay, though the data reveals a complex picture of crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.7%) and public order offences (10.8%). These patterns are consistent with Brixham's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential, commercial, and tourist activity, which may contribute to higher rates of certain crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season—likely plays a role in shaping these trends. While increased foot traffic and visitor numbers could drive up incidents of public order offences or anti-social behaviour, the relatively low overall crime rate suggests that local policing and community initiatives may be effectively mitigating risks. Property-related crimes such as burglary and shoplifting are significantly below UK averages, indicating that Brixham's focus on securing retail and residential areas may be yielding positive results. However, the higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences raises questions about the effectiveness of targeted interventions in this category. As the summer progresses, it will be important to monitor whether these trends continue or shift in response to changing conditions.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and possession of weapons both doubling from the previous month. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, raises questions about the factors driving these changes, such as seasonal transitions or local events. Conversely, theft from the person fell sharply by 66.7%, a decrease that may reflect heightened awareness among residents or improved policing in high-risk areas. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, contributing 55.9% of all incidents. This rate is 8% above the UK average for this category, suggesting that Brixham faces unique challenges in addressing violent crime despite its overall lower crime rate. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other property-related crimes are significantly below national averages, indicating effective community management or lower prevalence of such issues in the area.

Brixham's crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 12.1% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. At 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, this marks a significant improvement from June 2025's previous monthly rate of 6.4. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 178 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Brixham compared to other areas. With a population of 18,163, this statistic provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. The reduction in crime is particularly notable when considering the summer season, a period typically associated with increased activity and potential for incidents in coastal towns. However, the decrease suggests that local measures or seasonal patterns may be contributing to a safer environment, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.