Crime Rate in Brixton Acre Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Acre Lane

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Acre Lane, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 254 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Acre Lane crime rate of 2.45 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 Acre Lane, encompassing approximately 103,620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
Brixton Acre Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Saviour'S Road with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17

How safe is Brixton Acre Lane?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton Acre Lane reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,505 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brixton Acre Lane witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Brixton Acre Lane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,412 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brixton Acre Lane witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brixton Acre Lane Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brixton Acre Lane has recorded 254 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton Acre Lane crimes were 1,505. The crime rate of Brixton Acre Lane in 2024 was 14.52 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton Acre Lane were around 2,412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.28 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton Acre Lane)CrimesRank (Brixton Acre Lane)CrimesRank (Brixton Acre Lane)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush343 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall308 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall215 91,371 72,520 4
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
Brixton North237 71,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's242 61,216 92,130 8
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction216 81,189 102,121 9
St Martin's185 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington193 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East110 17752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale185 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill168 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill121 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common102 20813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill West & Thornton124 15525 21921 21
Clapham Common & Abbeville103 19494 221,045 18
Oval89 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields109 18551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Brixton Acre Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202556
May 202553
April 202538
March 202546
February 202532
January 202550
December 202442
November 202455
October 202440
September 202431
August 202445

A total of 566 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202552
May 202558
April 202545
March 202534
February 202530
January 202538
December 202431
November 202450
October 202464
September 202462
August 202455

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202516
May 202518
April 202519
March 202518
February 202516
January 202511
December 202418
November 202414
October 202413
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202525
April 202520
March 202521
February 202514
January 202517
December 202420
November 202423
October 202422
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202514
April 202517
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 20249
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202411
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202516
April 202515
March 202516
February 202518
January 202519
December 202426
November 202426
October 202425
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 202520
January 202535
December 202417
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Brixton Acre Lane in July 2025

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

1. St Saviour'S Road (Map)
Total28
Drugs21
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Theft from the person5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Jebb Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brixton Hill (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Bernay'S Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Simkins Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hayter Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Beverstone Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1

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