Crime in Brixton Rush Common: statistics, rates and trends
1,417 crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brixton Rush Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Brixton Rush Common
- Types of crime in Brixton Rush Common
- Brixton Rush Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brixton Rush Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brixton Rush Common
- Demographics of Brixton Rush Common
- Questions about crime in Brixton Rush Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (416), anti-social behaviour (395) and vehicle crime (102) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brixton Rush Common | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,417 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,355 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brixton Rush Common peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,032 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,411). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,417 | 92.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,413 | 92.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,411 | 91.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,557 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,883 | 122.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,006 | 130.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,841 | 119.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,870 | 121.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,032 | 132.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brixton Rush Common recorded notably more robbery (2.4 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate) and theft from the person (70% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (78% below) and public order (46% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 79 to 102 and bicycle theft rose from 23 to 29, while theft from the person fell from 66 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 416 | 27.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 395 | 25.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 6.6 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Other theft | 93 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Drugs | 74 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 55 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Robbery | 50 | 3.3 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 2.9 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.8 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brixton Rush Common; the highest is Brixton Windrush (358.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Streatham Hill West & Thornton (88.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixton Rush Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +108% |
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | -3% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +32% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +289% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | +3% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -4% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,065 | 94.8 | +3% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +140% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Brixton Rush Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 109 |
| On or near Brixton Water Lane | 55 |
| On or near A204 | 54 |
| On or near Arlingford Road | 51 |
| On or near Medora Road | 49 |
| On or near Brockham Drive | 46 |
| On or near Kett Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Brixton Hill Place | 42 |
| On or near Dray Gardens | 42 |
| On or near St Matthew'S Road | 40 |
Of the 1,022 crimes in Brixton Rush Common with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 395 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 30.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Brixton Rush Common has an estimated population of 15,355 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (59%, against 23%), more social housing (38%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brixton Rush Common average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brixton Rush Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brixton Rush Common a safe place to live?
Brixton Rush Common recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Brixton Rush Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 416 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (395).
Is crime in Brixton Rush Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixton Rush Common was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,417 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,413 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brixton Rush Common?
About 15,355 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brixton Rush Common?
Brixton Rush Common 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.