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 March 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Rush Common crime rate of 1.10 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Brixton Rush Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Endymion Road with total crimes: 10
  • A204 with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brixton Rush Common has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank563 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush268 32,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall282 21,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall171 61,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane188 51,505 42,412 7
Streatham St Leonard's198 41,216 92,130 8
Clapham Town166 81,464 52,484 5
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Clapham East155 111,347 81,853 11
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction162 101,189 102,121 9
Kennington163 91,062 111,739 12
St Martin's128 131,053 121,893 10
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East79 18752 171,560 13
Gipsy Hill117 16834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill124 15770 161,514 15
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields78 19551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Brixton Rush Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 202419
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202525
January 202531
December 202429
November 202446
October 202456
September 202454
August 202432
April 202424

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202526
January 202534
December 202411
November 202434
October 202431
September 202440
August 202422
April 202434

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
April 202419

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Brixton Rush Common in March 2025

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

1. Endymion Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Theft from the person2
2. A204 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Brockham Drive (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brixton Water Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Arlingford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Roupell Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Upper Tulse Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Holmewood Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Brixton Hill Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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