Brixham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brixham's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes and maintaining a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—17% below the UK average. This figure underscores the area's distinct criminal landscape, where personal safety concerns appear to outweigh property-related incidents, which collectively make up only 25% of total crimes. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places Brixham 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7, a gap that aligns with the area's character as a relatively small, coastal built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Seasonal factors may have influenced the pattern: the transition to darker evenings in October, combined with the timing of Halloween, could have amplified opportunities for violent crimes while reducing outdoor retail activity that might otherwise drive shoplifting. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.3% of total crimes, remained significantly below the UK average, a trend consistent with Brixham's likely emphasis on community engagement and local policing efforts. The data also highlights a notable absence of theft-related crimes, with shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary each contributing less than 1.3% of total incidents—84%, 76%, and 67% below UK averages respectively. These figures suggest that Brixham's compact geography and its economic structure may limit opportunities for certain types of property crime. However, the spike in possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about localized tensions that could warrant further attention.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark shifts in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents, a change that may reflect heightened tensions during the transition to darker evenings. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 80%, from five to one incident, potentially linked to Halloween-related activity patterns or seasonal retail closures. Violent crimes, which constitute 50% of the total, remain 17% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend that contrasts with the 7% above UK average for criminal damage and arson. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 16.3%, is 44% below the UK average, suggesting that local community policing or environmental factors may be contributing to this divergence. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Brixham, where specific incidents can significantly influence statistical trends.

Brixham's October 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.4% decline from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal rhythm of the area, where shorter evenings and the conclusion of the tourist season may contribute to lower public visibility of certain activities. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 227 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects a consistent pattern of relatively low crime density in Brixham compared to other parts of the country. The population context further highlights that even with 80 total crimes recorded, the per-capita rate remains significantly below national benchmarks, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or geographic isolation may play a role in maintaining this disparity.