Brixham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brixham’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for over half of all incidents. At a rate of 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area remains 43.8% below the UK average, a figure that underscores its relatively low overall crime levels. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which made up 56.8% of all recorded incidents. This dominance of violent crime, compared to property crimes (18.9%), may be influenced by the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. November’s seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—could contribute to increased interpersonal tensions or alcohol-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 10.8% of crimes, saw a notable 38.5% decline month-on-month, reflecting community initiatives or increased policing during the festive period. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 84% below the national rate. This suggests that Brixham’s compact, more closely monitored environment may deter such crimes. The breakdown also highlights significant underperformance in categories like drugs (63% below UK average) and vehicle crime (75% below), which may be attributed to the area’s limited industrial or commercial infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. These patterns collectively illustrate a community where social dynamics and local context play a stronger role in shaping crime trends than broader national averages.

The balance between property and violent crime in November 2025 reveals a marked shift in criminal activity. Violent crimes accounted for 56.8% of all incidents, far outpacing property crimes, which made up just 18.9% (14 out of 74). This dominance of violent offences, particularly violence and sexual offences (42 cases), may indicate heightened tensions or social interactions during the month. While property crimes like shoplifting and burglary remained low, the month-on-month changes showed stark contrasts: drugs, robbery, and burglary each increased by 100% compared to October, suggesting potential spikes linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 38.5%, and other theft fell by 50%, possibly reflecting changes in community engagement or policing efforts. Violent crime rates in Brixham were 11% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community compared to larger urban centres.

Brixham’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 7.5% decline from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 245 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged 2 crimes per day, aligning with Brixham’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate—1 in 245 residents—suggests that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in a community of 18,163 people. The drop in overall crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the shorter daylight hours in November, which could reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the persistent dominance of violent crimes over property crimes suggests that local dynamics, such as community interactions or event-related activity, may play a larger role in shaping crime patterns than broader seasonal trends.