Alperton vs Brixton Windrush

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Alperton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Brixton Windrush Metropolitan Police Service

      Alperton vs Brixton Windrush Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Alperton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,914 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton Windrush
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,234 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      34.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alperton
      B Brixton Windrush
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,914
      15,234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,244
      16,694
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      34.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alperton
      B Brixton Windrush
      Violent Crime
      1,785 ↑1%
      3,825 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,467 ↓2%
      3,277 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      563 ↓16%
      1,210 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      511 ↓1%
      780 ↓48%
      Burglary
      265 ↓10%
      590 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      356 ↓2%
      746 ↓16%
      Drugs
      804 ↑213%
      858 ↑31%
      Public Order
      448 ↑17%
      852 ↑5%
      Robbery
      236 ↑24%
      491 ↓34%
      Shoplifting
      833 ↑46%
      786 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      507 ↓13%
      1,208 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓46%
      325 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑73%
      102 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑1%
      184 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brixton Windrush is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alperton safer than Brixton Windrush?

      Alperton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,914 crimes in the last 12 months. Brixton Windrush has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 15,234 crimes. Brixton Windrush scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alperton vs Brixton Windrush?

      Alperton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brixton Windrush shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alperton and Brixton Windrush?

      In Alperton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,785 incidents). In Brixton Windrush, it is Violent Crime (3,825 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alperton and Brixton Windrush?

      Alperton recorded 1,467 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brixton Windrush recorded 3,277. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alperton vs Brixton Windrush?

      Violent crime in Alperton totalled 1,785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,825 in Brixton Windrush. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alperton and Brixton Windrush in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alperton recorded 7,244 crimes (now 7,914, a change of +9.3%). Brixton Windrush recorded 16,694 crimes previously (now 15,234, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alperton and Brixton Windrush?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alperton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Brixton Windrush has 34.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alperton and Brixton Windrush?

      Alperton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brixton Windrush is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alperton and Brixton Windrush?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alperton or Brixton Windrush on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alperton and Brixton Windrush. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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