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Crime in Higher Brixham

Higher Brixham had 132 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 31 Torbay areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Torbay area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

TQ5, Torbay · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Higher Brixham

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86.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 31Torbay rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 37 Apr 41 May 35 Jun 56 Jul 41 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7557%
criminal damage108%
theft108%
anti-social behaviour97%
shoplifting97%
other crime54%
vehicle crime43%
weapons32%

Higher Brixham against Torbay

TypeHigher Brixham per 1,000Middle Torbay areaChange
Violence49.242.8▲ 17%
Burglary1.32.3–
Vehicle crime2.63–
Anti-social behaviour5.99.8–
Theft and robbery7.97.5–

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 Higher Brixham a safe area?

Higher Brixham had about 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 31 Torbay areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Higher Brixham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (75), followed by criminal damage (10) and theft (10).