WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Brixton North, Lambeth

Comprehensive safety analysis for Brixton North, localized within Lambeth.

Total Crimes

171
trending_down -24.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

137.25per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,321

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences43
Anti-social Behaviour42
Vehicle Crime13
Shoplifting11
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Theft from Person10
Robbery10
Other Theft9
Public Order8
Burglary7
Drug Offences6
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brixton Map
Shoplifting: 47Violence and sexual offences: 8Theft from the person: 6
67
On or near Police Station Map
Public order: 10Violence and sexual offences: 10Anti-social behaviour: 5
36
On or near Hargwyne Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 14Other theft: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3
23
On or near Nightclub Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Theft from the person: 4Shoplifting: 2
18
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Theft from the person: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3Shoplifting: 2
14
On or near Western Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
10
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 2
10
On or near Romero Close Map
Shoplifting: 6Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near A2217 Map
Theft from the person: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
6
On or near Rumsey Road Map
Vehicle crime: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
6

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Lambeth district.

Local Rank

#18safest in Lambeth

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

136.07per 1k

Local Policing

Stockwell East

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Violence

The current priority for our ward is tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), an issue that affects the quality of life for many in our community.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Drugs

Minimize drug dealing and usage in hotspot areas.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Prevent Violent Crime & Knife Offences

Reduce violent crime and knife-related incidents within the ward.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

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