Crime in Brixton North: statistics, rates and trends
2,474 crimes were recorded in Brixton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brixton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Brixton North
- Types of crime in Brixton North
- Brixton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brixton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brixton North
- Demographics of Brixton North
- Questions about crime in Brixton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (661), anti-social behaviour (656), other theft (169) and shoplifting (169) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brixton North | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,474 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.9 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,613 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brixton North peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,474 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,106). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,474 | 148.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,385 | 143.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,338 | 140.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,438 | 146.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,378 | 143.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,128 | 128.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,474 | 148.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,108 | 126.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,106 | 126.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 203 |
| July 2026 | 234 |
| June 2026 | 221 |
| May 2026 | 225 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 225 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 193 |
| November 2025 | 235 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 216 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brixton North recorded notably more theft from the person (5.5 times the national rate), robbery (4.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (29% below) and criminal damage and arson (23% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 61 to 102 and shoplifting rose from 106 to 169, while criminal damage and arson fell from 140 to 86 and vehicle crime fell from 132 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 661 | 39.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 656 | 39.5 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Other theft | 169 | 10.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +59% |
| Theft from the person | 154 | 9.3 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 113 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Drugs | 105 | 6.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Robbery | 102 | 6.1 | 1.4 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.0 | 0.8 | -13% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brixton North; the highest is Brixton Windrush (358.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Myatt's Fields (100.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell East | 1,227 | 107.2 | -28% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +141% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -33% |
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,395 | 153.3 | +3% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +29% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,087 | 121.4 | -18% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +49% |
| Oval | 1,146 | 121.9 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Brixton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hargwyne Street” (229).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hargwyne Street | 229 |
| On or near Romero Close | 205 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 129 |
| On or near Stockwell Park Walk | 81 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 76 |
| On or near Aytoun Road | 71 |
| On or near Coldharbour Lane | 61 |
| On or near Bellefields Road | 60 |
| On or near Aytoun Place | 59 |
| On or near Gateley Road | 59 |
Of the 1,818 crimes in Brixton North with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 656 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 794 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 574 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Brixton North has an estimated population of 16,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (49%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (7.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brixton North average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brixton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brixton North a safe place to live?
Brixton North recorded 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Brixton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 661 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (656).
Is crime in Brixton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixton North was up 4% on the year before: 2,474 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,385 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brixton North?
About 16,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brixton North?
Brixton North is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.