Crime Rate in Brixton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton North

The total recorded crimes in Brixton North, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton North crime rate of 1.46 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
Brixton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 23
  • Hargwyne Street with total crimes: 18
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Brixton North has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 4th 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.

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
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 North 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202541
January 202549
December 202434
November 202452
October 202465
September 202440
August 202453
April 202441

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202518
December 202442
November 202417
October 202414
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202519
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 20246
April 202416

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202551
January 202569
December 202453
November 202447
October 202465
September 202457
August 202443
April 202446

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 202410
August 202417
April 202414

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202415
September 202418
August 202410
April 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
April 20246

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202412
October 202419
September 202415
August 20247
April 202422

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248
April 202415

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brixton North in February 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person18
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Hargwyne Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Romero Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Millbrook Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bellefields Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Astoria Walk (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Featley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Fiveways Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Benedict Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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