Crime Rate in Brixton Rush Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Rush Common

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Rush Common, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Rush Common crime rate of 0.88 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 Rush Common, encompassing approximately 115,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Brixton Rush Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • A204 with total crimes: 7
  • Arungford Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Waterworks Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brixton Rush Common?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton Rush Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 813 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brixton Rush Common recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Brixton Rush Common had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,474 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brixton Rush Common recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Brixton Rush Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brixton Rush Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brixton Rush Common has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 20th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton Rush Common crimes were 813. The crime rate of Brixton Rush Common in 2024 was 7.05 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton Rush Common were around 1,474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.78 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)
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
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
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 Rush Common 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202540
May 202530
April 202532
March 202528
February 202526
January 202534
December 202411
November 202434
October 202431
September 202440
August 202422

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202537
May 202531
April 202531
March 202543
February 202525
January 202531
December 202429
November 202446
October 202456
September 202454
August 202432

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20253
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

High Crime Locations Brixton Rush Common in July 2025

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

1. A204 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Arungford Mews (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waterworks Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Brockham Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Brockwell Park Row (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roupell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Holmewood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Medora Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Arlingford Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cossar Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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