Crime in Brockley: statistics, rates and trends

2,379 crimes were recorded in Brockley in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 688 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brockley has the 998th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brockley was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,929 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,373). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 Brockley 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, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%) and burglary (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and theft from the person (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brockley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brockley recorded 688 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brockley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brockley recorded 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brockley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brockley recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brockley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brockley recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brockley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brockley recorded 133 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brockley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brockley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Brockley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brockley recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brockley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brockley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Brockley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brockley recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brockley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brockley recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Brockley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brockley recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Brockley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brockley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brockley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brockley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brockley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brockley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Brockley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brockley 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.

Brockley has an estimated population of 21,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brockley sits in decile 4.3, 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 Brockley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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