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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Wembury & Brixton) | Crimes | Rank (Wembury & Brixton) | Crimes | Rank (Wembury & Brixton) | |
| Totnes | 87 | 1 | 880 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| South Brent | 49 | 3 | 633 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Dartmouth & East Dart | 60 | 2 | 438 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Ivybridge West | 45 | 4 | 485 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Kingsbridge | 41 | 5 | 386 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Ermington & Ugborough | 20 | 8 | 215 | 7 | NA | NA |
| Newton & Yealmpton | 24 | 7 | 190 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Salcombe & Thurlestone | 19 | 10 | 178 | 9 | NA | NA |
| Ivybridge East | 19 | 9 | 166 | 10 | NA | NA |
| Charterlands | 8 | 16 | 130 | 11 | NA | NA |
| West Dart | 16 | 11 | 112 | 13 | NA | NA |
| Bickleigh & Cornwood | 11 | 14 | 120 | 12 | NA | NA |
| Marldon & Littlehempston | 15 | 12 | 76 | 17 | NA | NA |
| Allington & Strete | 14 | 13 | 96 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Dartington & Staverton | 10 | 15 | 106 | 14 | NA | NA |
| Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford | 7 | 18 | 91 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Woolwell | 7 | 17 | 71 | 18 | NA | NA |
| Stokenham | 6 | 19 | 49 | 19 | NA | NA |
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
| January 2025 | 15 |
A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wembury & Brixton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |