Crime in Brixton Windrush: statistics, rates and trends
3,877 crimes were recorded in Brixton Windrush in the 12 months to July 2026, 358.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brixton Windrush
- Questions about crime in Brixton Windrush
- About this data
3,877 crimes were recorded in Brixton Windrush in the 12 months to July 2026, 358.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 840 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brixton Windrush has the 41st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brixton Windrush | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,877 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 358.1 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,826 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brixton Windrush was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,877 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,913). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,877 | 358.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,660 | 338.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,824 | 353.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,793 | 350.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,123 | 288.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,119 | 288.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,913 | 269.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,080 | 284.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,142 | 290.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 359 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brixton Windrush 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+134%) and possession of weapons (+96%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-30%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 840 | 77.6 | 2.27 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 828 | 76.5 | 4.99 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 436 | 40.3 | 4.86 | +134% |
| Theft from the person | 357 | 33.0 | 19.52 | +4% |
| Drugs | 307 | 28.4 | 8.67 | +30% |
| Public order | 262 | 24.2 | 3.64 | +5% |
| Other theft | 213 | 19.7 | 3.08 | -14% |
| Robbery | 164 | 15.1 | 11.21 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 11.5 | 1.69 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 10.5 | 2.14 | -30% |
| Burglary | 95 | 8.8 | 2.48 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 62 | 5.7 | 6.96 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 4.3 | 4.47 | +96% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brixton Windrush
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brixton Windrush recorded 840 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (77.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brixton Windrush
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brixton Windrush recorded 828 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brixton Windrush
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brixton Windrush recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brixton Windrush
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brixton Windrush recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brixton Windrush
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brixton Windrush recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brixton Windrush
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brixton Windrush recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brixton Windrush
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brixton Windrush recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brixton Windrush
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brixton Windrush recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brixton Windrush
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brixton Windrush recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brixton Windrush
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brixton Windrush recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brixton Windrush
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brixton Windrush recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brixton Windrush
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brixton Windrush recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brixton Windrush
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brixton Windrush recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brixton Windrush
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brixton Windrush recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brixton Windrush, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brixton Windrush.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixton Windrush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,337 | 149.6 | -58% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | -58% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | -46% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -75% |
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | -71% |
| Myatt's Fields | 974 | 99.7 | -72% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | -39% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | -66% |
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 Windrush over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brixton | 813 |
| On or near Police Station | 429 |
| On or near Nightclub | 305 |
| On or near Vining Street | 223 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 161 |
| On or near Rushcroft Road | 149 |
| On or near Tilia Walk | 134 |
| On or near Electric Avenue | 120 |
| On or near Valentia Place | 119 |
| On or near Atlantic Road | 112 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brixton Windrush 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,454 | 37.5% |
| Not recorded | 828 | 21.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 553 | 14.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 357 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 318 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 127 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% |
Brixton Windrush has an estimated population of 10,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brixton Windrush sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brixton Windrush |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Brixton Windrush a safe place to live?
Brixton Windrush recorded 358.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brixton Windrush?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 840 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (828).
Is crime in Brixton Windrush going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixton Windrush was up 6% on the year before: 3,877 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brixton Windrush?
Brixton Windrush is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Windrush. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.