Crime in Brixton North: statistics, rates and trends

2,477 crimes were recorded in Brixton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 149.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 683 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brixton North has the 433rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brixton North was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,522 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,115). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brixton North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in robbery (+60%) and shoplifting (+42%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brixton North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brixton North recorded 683 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brixton North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brixton North recorded 633 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brixton North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brixton North recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Brixton North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brixton North recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Brixton North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brixton North recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brixton North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brixton North recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brixton North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brixton North recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brixton North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brixton North recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Brixton North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brixton North recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brixton North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brixton North recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brixton North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brixton North recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Brixton North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brixton North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brixton North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brixton North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brixton North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brixton North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brixton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brixton North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brixton North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brixton North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Brixton North has an estimated population of 16,613. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brixton North sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brixton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.