Crime Rate in Brixton Windrush: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brixton Windrush

The total recorded crimes in Brixton Windrush, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 343 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brixton Windrush crime rate of 3.79 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 Windrush, encompassing approximately 90,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-3.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-1.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
Brixton Windrush Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 57
  • Police Station with total crimes: 40
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27

How safe is Brixton Windrush?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Brixton Windrush reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 2,269 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brixton Windrush witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Brixton Windrush experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 3,952 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brixton Windrush witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brixton Windrush Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brixton Windrush has recorded 343 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Brixton Windrush crimes were 2,269. The crime rate of Brixton Windrush in 2024 was 25.09 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brixton Windrush were around 3,952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.71 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)CrimesRank (Brixton Windrush)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
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
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 Windrush Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (77 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 891 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202577
May 2025104
April 202584
March 202561
February 202550
January 202550
December 202442
November 202461
October 202498
September 202481
August 2024109

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202532
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 202428
October 202421
September 202424
August 202414

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202523
April 202522
March 202521
February 202522
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202432
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202515
May 202524
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202524
December 202420
November 202426
October 202430
September 202425
August 202411

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 202532
January 202522
December 202413
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202569
May 202566
April 202567
March 202554
February 202554
January 202554
December 202459
November 202485
October 202456
September 202466
August 202465

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 202425
November 20246
October 202419
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 341 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202525
April 202535
March 202525
February 202525
January 202522
December 202432
November 202456
October 202436
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 166 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20258
April 202513
March 202511
February 202513
January 20258
December 202416
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202524
May 202523
April 202510
March 202515
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202417
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brixton Windrush in July 2025

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

1. Brixton (Map)
Total57
Shoplifting31
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
4. Vining Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total19
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Brixton (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Electric Avenue (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Rushcroft Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Valentia Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tilia Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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