Crime Rate in Wembury & Brixton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembury & Brixton

The total recorded crimes in Wembury & Brixton, South Hams, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembury & Brixton crime rate of 52.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wembury & Brixton, encompassing approximately 493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wembury & Brixton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hercules Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bayside Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wembury & Brixton?

To understand the safety of Wembury & Brixton, we need to analyze Wembury & Brixton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Hams:

    • In 2024, Wembury & Brixton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Hams average, with 235 crimes compared to 245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wembury & Brixton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the South Hams.

    • In 2023, Wembury & Brixton had fewer crimes than the South Hams average, with 1 crimes compared to 7. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Hams, Wembury & Brixton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wembury & Brixton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wembury & Brixton has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 52.73 ranking 6th out of 18 in the South Hams, UK

In 2024, the total Wembury & Brixton crimes were 235. The crime rate of Wembury & Brixton in 2024 was 476.58 (year) or 39.71 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Hams.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wembury & Brixton were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.03 (year) or 0.17 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Hams.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)
Totnes87 1880 119 1
South Brent49 3633 21 2
Dartmouth & East Dart60 2438 4NA NA
Ivybridge West45 4485 3NA NA
Kingsbridge41 5386 5NA NA
Ermington & Ugborough20 8215 7NA NA
Newton & Yealmpton24 7190 8NA NA
Salcombe & Thurlestone19 10178 9NA NA
Ivybridge East19 9166 10NA NA
Charterlands8 16130 11NA NA
West Dart16 11112 13NA NA
Bickleigh & Cornwood11 14120 12NA NA
Marldon & Littlehempston15 1276 17NA NA
Allington & Strete14 1396 15NA NA
Dartington & Staverton10 15106 14NA NA
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford7 1891 16NA NA
Woolwell7 1771 18NA NA
Stokenham6 1949 19NA NA

Wembury & Brixton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 20246
October 20244
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wembury & Brixton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wembury & Brixton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hercules Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bayside Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fordbrook Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Pandora Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Eddystone Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Renney Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langdon View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Traine Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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