Crime in Brixham: statistics, rates and trends
1,214 crimes were recorded in Brixham in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (586), anti-social behaviour (147) and criminal damage and arson (120) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 816th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brixham | Torbay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,214 | 15,261 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.7 | 108.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,934 | 140,126 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brixham peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,243 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (907). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,214 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,188 | 66.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 960 | 53.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 907 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,074 | 59.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,242 | 69.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,086 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,243 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (65% below) and shoplifting (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 42 to 65 and other crime rose from 23 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 186 to 147.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 586 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 77 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Burglary | 34 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 1.7 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brixham; the highest is Torquay (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Kingsteignton (48.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 371 | 69.7 | +3% |
| Paignton | 6,232 | 92.6 | +37% |
| Torquay | 7,355 | 144.6 | +114% |
| Totnes | 659 | 72.1 | +7% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,527 | 84.9 | +25% |
| Teignmouth | 1,111 | 74.2 | +10% |
| Kingsteignton | 630 | 48.1 | -29% |
| Kingsbridge | 474 | 73.3 | +8% |
Of the 2 areas within Brixham, St Peter's with St Mary's had the highest crime rate (92.7 per 1,000) and Furzeham with Summercombe the lowest (50.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's with St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 7,570 | 702 | 92.7 |
| Furzeham with Summercombe | Neighbourhood | 9,106 | 462 | 50.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Brixham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Market Street | 58 |
| On or near Union Lane | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Hill Park Close | 20 |
| On or near Church Hill East | 18 |
| On or near Kiln Path | 18 |
| On or near Pump Street | 18 |
| On or near The Strand | 18 |
Of the 1,067 crimes in Brixham with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 484 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Brixham has an estimated population of 17,934 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brixham average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brixham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brixham a safe place to live?
Brixham recorded 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 816th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brixham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 586 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Brixham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixham was up 2% on the year before: 1,214 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brixham?
About 17,934 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brixham?
Brixham is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.