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 May 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Rush Common crime rate of 1.00 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Brixton Rush Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Papworth Way with total crimes: 7
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Medora 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 May 2025 the Brixton Rush Common has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 1.00 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)CrimesRank (Brixton Rush Common)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Brixton Rush Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 May 2025

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

1. Papworth Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Brockham Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Medora Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Arlingford Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. A204 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Brockwell Park Row (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
8. Tudor Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maplestead Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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