Crime Rate in Brixton Windrush: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Windrush

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Windrush, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Windrush crime rate of 3.64 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 Windrush, encompassing approximately 90,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (104) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-1.49% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Brixton Windrush Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 41
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 32

How safe is Brixton Windrush?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton Windrush reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 2,269 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brixton Windrush witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Brixton Windrush experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 3,952 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brixton Windrush witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Brixton Windrush has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brixton Windrush Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brixton Windrush has recorded 329 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton Windrush crimes were 2,269. The crime rate of Brixton Windrush in 2024 was 25.09 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton Windrush were around 3,952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.71 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Brixton Windrush Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 202428
October 202421
September 202424
August 202414
July 20242

A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202511
February 202513
January 20258
December 202416
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202567
March 202554
February 202554
January 202554
December 202459
November 202485
October 202456
September 202466
August 202465
July 20242

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202524
December 202420
November 202426
October 202430
September 202425
August 202411
July 20245

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202521
February 202522
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202432
September 202416
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 202532
January 202522
December 202413
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 740 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202584
March 202561
February 202550
January 202550
December 202442
November 202461
October 202498
September 202481
August 2024109

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 308 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202535
March 202525
February 202525
January 202522
December 202432
November 202456
October 202436
September 202428
August 202421
July 20243

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202510
March 202515
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202417
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 202425
November 20246
October 202419
September 202416
August 20247

High Crime Locations Brixton Windrush in May 2025

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

1. Brixton (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting17
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total32
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Valentia Place (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Vining Street (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
7. Tilia Walk (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Rushcroft Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Atlantic Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moorland Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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