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Crime in Furzeham

Furzeham had 164 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

TQ5, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Furzeham

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127.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 40 Apr 66 May 46 Jun 70 Jul 48 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Furzeham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5735%
anti-social behaviour3220%
shoplifting2415%
public order127%
criminal damage106%
theft106%
drugs74%
burglary32%

Furzeham against Torbay

TypeFurzeham per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence44.342.8▼ 2%
Burglary2.32.3–
Vehicle crime1.63–
Anti-social behaviour24.99.8▲ 39%
Theft and robbery8.67.5▼ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Furzeham127.5▲ 13%
Brixham90.8▲ 25%
Higher Brixham86.6▲ 21%
Hookhills58.1▼ 5%
Galmpton30.8▼ 43%
Broadsands28.8▼ 21%
See every Torbay area ranked on the crime in Torbay page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Furzeham a safe area?

Furzeham had about 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Furzeham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and shoplifting (24).