Crime Rate in Brixton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton North

The total recorded crimes in Brixton North, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton North crime rate of 1.68 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 North, encompassing approximately 140,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (13.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-1.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
Brixton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hargwyne Street with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Romero Close with total crimes: 15

How safe is Brixton North?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton North reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,380 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brixton North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Brixton North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,413 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brixton North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brixton North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brixton North has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton North crimes were 1,380. The crime rate of Brixton North in 2024 was 9.80 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton North were around 2,413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton North)CrimesRank (Brixton North)CrimesRank (Brixton North)
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
Brixton Acre Lane254 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
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 North 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 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202553
May 202548
April 202531
March 202542
February 202541
January 202549
December 202434
November 202452
October 202465
September 202440
August 202453

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202517
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202579
May 202555
April 202559
March 202551
February 202551
January 202569
December 202453
November 202447
October 202465
September 202457
August 202443

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202528
January 202518
December 202442
November 202417
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 202510
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 202521
January 202519
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20252
April 202518
March 202511
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202415
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202516
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202412
October 202419
September 202415
August 20247

High Crime Locations Brixton North in July 2025

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

1. Hargwyne Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Romero Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
4. Loughborough Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Robbery2
5. Aytoun Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Stockwell Park Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Nealden Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Crowhurst Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Featley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Styles Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1

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