Crime Rate in Brixton Windrush: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Windrush

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Windrush, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 247 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Windrush crime rate of 2.73 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 Brixton Windrush, encompassing approximately 90,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
Brixton Windrush Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Brixton with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Brixton Windrush has recorded 247 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
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
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
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 Windrush 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 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.

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 582 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202550
December 202442
November 202461
October 202498
September 202481
August 2024109
April 202491

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202524
December 202420
November 202426
October 202430
September 202425
August 202411
July 20245
May 20243
April 202416
March 20246

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202417
September 202412
August 20245
April 202411

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202522
December 202413
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20247
April 202412

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202554
January 202554
December 202459
November 202485
October 202456
September 202466
August 202465
July 20242
May 20244
April 202463
March 20247

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 202425
November 20246
October 202419
September 202416
August 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202432
September 202416
August 202417
July 20241
April 202410

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 202428
October 202421
September 202424
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244

A total of 282 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202522
December 202432
November 202456
October 202436
September 202428
August 202421
July 20243
May 202411
April 202441
March 20247

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20258
December 202416
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 202416
May 20241
April 202417

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411
April 20246

High Crime Locations Brixton Windrush in February 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Brixton (Map)
Total24
Robbery7
Theft from the person7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Robbery1
4. Valentia Place (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vining Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Electric Lane (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rathgar Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Brixton (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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