Crime Rate in Brixton Rush Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Rush Common

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Rush Common, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Rush Common crime rate of 0.82 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 Brixton Rush Common, encompassing approximately 115,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Brixton Rush Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Dray Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Brixton Rush Common?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton Rush Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 813 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brixton Rush Common recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brixton Rush Common had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,474 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brixton Rush Common recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Brixton Rush Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brixton Rush Common Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Brixton Rush Common has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton Rush Common crimes were 813. The crime rate of Brixton Rush Common in 2024 was 7.05 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton Rush Common were around 1,474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.78 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Brixton Rush Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202534
December 202411
November 202434
October 202431
September 202440
August 202422
April 202434

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 202419
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202531
December 202429
November 202446
October 202456
September 202454
August 202432
April 202424

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
April 202419

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brixton Rush Common in February 2025

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

1. Kett Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dray Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crownstone Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Arungford Mews (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vibart Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brockham Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Helix Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tulse Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Papworth Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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