Crime in Brixham: statistics, rates and trends
1,212 crimes were recorded in Brixham in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brixham at a glance
- Crime trends in Brixham
- Types of crime in Brixham
- Brixham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brixham
- Streets with the most crime in Brixham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brixham
- Population and deprivation in Brixham
- Questions about crime in Brixham
- About this data
1,212 crimes were recorded in Brixham in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 577 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brixham has the 830th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brixham | Torbay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,212 | 15,330 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 109.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,934 | 140,126 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brixham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,244 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (927). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,212 | 67.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,146 | 63.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 938 | 52.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 927 | 51.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,091 | 60.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,221 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,092 | 60.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,244 | 69.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brixham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+118%) and other crime (+70%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-17%) and drugs (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 32.2 | 0.94 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 8.3 | 0.54 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -4% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +118% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -4% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +28% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +29% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -11% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brixham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brixham recorded 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brixham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brixham recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brixham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brixham recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brixham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brixham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brixham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brixham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brixham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brixham recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brixham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brixham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brixham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brixham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brixham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brixham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brixham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brixham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brixham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brixham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brixham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brixham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brixham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brixham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brixham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brixham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 355 | 66.7 | -1% |
| Paignton | 6,322 | 93.9 | +39% |
| Torquay | 7,339 | 144.3 | +113% |
| Totnes | 648 | 70.9 | +5% |
| Newton Abbot | 2,488 | 83.6 | +24% |
| Teignmouth | 1,117 | 74.6 | +10% |
| Kingsteignton | 626 | 47.8 | -29% |
| Kingsbridge | 517 | 80.0 | +18% |
2 areas within Brixham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Peter's with St Mary's had the highest rate (92.3 per 1,000) and Furzeham with Summercombe the lowest (51.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's with St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 7,570 | 699 | 92.3 |
| Furzeham with Summercombe | Neighbourhood | 9,106 | 464 | 51.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brixham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Union Lane | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Kiln Path | 20 |
| On or near Church Hill East | 20 |
| On or near The Strand | 17 |
| On or near Hill Park Close | 17 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brixham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 487 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 14.9% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 12.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Brixham has an estimated population of 17,934. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brixham sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brixham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Brixham a safe place to live?
Brixham recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brixham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Brixham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixham was up 6% on the year before: 1,212 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,146 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brixham?
Brixham is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brixham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.