Crime in Brixton Windrush: statistics, rates and trends
3,884 crimes were recorded in Brixton Windrush in the 12 months to August 2026, 358.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brixton Windrush at a glance
- Crime trends in Brixton Windrush
- Types of crime in Brixton Windrush
- Brixton Windrush compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brixton Windrush
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brixton Windrush
- Demographics of Brixton Windrush
- Questions about crime in Brixton Windrush
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (841), anti-social behaviour (794) and shoplifting (487) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 42nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Brixton Windrush | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,884 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 358.8 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,826 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Brixton Windrush of any year here (3,884 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,884 | 358.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,651 | 337.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,877 | 358.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,781 | 349.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,202 | 295.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,055 | 282.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,988 | 276.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,059 | 282.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,096 | 286.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 366 |
| July 2026 | 425 |
| June 2026 | 366 |
| May 2026 | 372 |
| April 2026 | 291 |
| March 2026 | 332 |
| February 2026 | 255 |
| January 2026 | 293 |
| December 2025 | 274 |
| November 2025 | 261 |
| October 2025 | 302 |
| September 2025 | 347 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brixton Windrush recorded notably more theft from the person (18.9 times the national rate), robbery (11.3 times the national rate) and drugs (8.9 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 191 to 487 and possession of weapons rose from 23 to 46, while criminal damage and arson fell from 167 to 105 and other crime fell from 37 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 841 | 77.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 794 | 73.3 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 487 | 45.0 | 8.5 | +155% |
| Theft from the person | 345 | 31.9 | 1.7 | +1% |
| Drugs | 315 | 29.1 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Public order | 268 | 24.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 217 | 20.0 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Robbery | 167 | 15.4 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 10.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Burglary | 99 | 9.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 59 | 5.4 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 4.2 | 1.0 | +100% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -24% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Brixton Windrush has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixton Windrush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,395 | 153.3 | -57% |
| Brixton North | 2,474 | 148.9 | -58% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | -47% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -74% |
| Stockwell East | 1,227 | 107.2 | -70% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -72% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | -38% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,087 | 121.4 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Brixton Windrush over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brixton” (844).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brixton | 844 |
| On or near Police Station | 406 |
| On or near Nightclub | 301 |
| On or near Vining Street | 230 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 170 |
| On or near Rushcroft Road | 143 |
| On or near Tilia Walk | 132 |
| On or near Valentia Place | 124 |
| On or near Electric Avenue | 122 |
| On or near Atlantic Road | 110 |
Of the 3,090 crimes in Brixton Windrush with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 794 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,489 | 48.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 583 | 18.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 342 | 11.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 277 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 154 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Brixton Windrush has an estimated population of 10,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (48%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (6.6%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brixton Windrush average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brixton Windrush | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brixton Windrush a safe place to live?
Brixton Windrush recorded 358.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 42nd 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 Windrush?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 841 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (794).
Is crime in Brixton Windrush going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixton Windrush was up 6% on the year before: 3,884 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,651 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brixton Windrush?
About 10,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brixton Windrush?
Brixton Windrush 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.