Crime Rate in Wembury & Brixton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wembury & Brixton

The total recorded crimes in Wembury & Brixton, South Hams, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wembury & Brixton crime rate of 64.90 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Wembury & Brixton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hercules Road with total crimes: 7
  • Serpens Vale with total crimes: 3
  • Eddystone Road 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 May 2025 the Wembury & Brixton has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 64.90 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)CrimesRank (Wembury & Brixton)
Totnes45 3880 119 1
South Brent68 1633 21 2
Kingsbridge53 2386 5NA NA
Ivybridge West24 6485 3NA NA
Dartmouth & East Dart30 5438 4NA NA
Ermington & Ugborough13 13215 7NA NA
Ivybridge East24 7166 10NA NA
Newton & Yealmpton23 8190 8NA NA
Salcombe & Thurlestone13 12178 9NA NA
West Dart21 9112 13NA NA
Charterlands19 10130 11NA NA
Bickleigh & Cornwood14 11120 12NA NA
Dartington & Staverton12 14106 14NA NA
Allington & Strete8 1596 15NA NA
Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford6 1891 16NA NA
Woolwell7 1671 18NA NA
Marldon & Littlehempston7 1776 17NA NA
Stokenham3 1949 19NA NA

Wembury & Brixton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
January 202515
December 202411
November 20246
October 20244
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hercules Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Serpens Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Eddystone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Veasypark (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Barton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Upland Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Heybrook Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Adam'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langdon View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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