Brixton North vs Lower Morden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lower Morden Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton North vs Lower Morden Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,475 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lower Morden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,054 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton North
      B Lower Morden
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,475
      2,054
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,563
      1,925
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton North
      B Lower Morden
      Violent Crime
      4,491 ↑3%
      670 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,061 ↓11%
      402 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      1,412 ↓18%
      135 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      853 ↓41%
      191 ↓16%
      Burglary
      733 ↓15%
      87 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      891 ↓14%
      151 ↑24%
      Drugs
      975 ↑47%
      104 ↑11%
      Public Order
      1,011 ↑1%
      124 ↑31%
      Robbery
      650 ↓31%
      38 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      1,323 ↓15%
      67 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      1,421 ↓19%
      28 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↓1%
      14 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑16%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      173 ↑12%
      30 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brixton North is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixton North safer than Lower Morden?

      Brixton North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,475 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Morden has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,054 crimes. Brixton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton North vs Lower Morden?

      Brixton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Morden shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton North and Lower Morden?

      In Brixton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,491 incidents). In Lower Morden, it is Violent Crime (670 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton North and Lower Morden?

      Brixton North recorded 4,061 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Morden recorded 402. 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 Brixton North vs Lower Morden?

      Violent crime in Brixton North totalled 4,491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 670 in Lower Morden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton North and Lower Morden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton North recorded 20,563 crimes (now 18,475, a change of -10.2%). Lower Morden recorded 1,925 crimes previously (now 2,054, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton North and Lower Morden?

      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. Brixton North has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Lower Morden has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton North and Lower Morden?

      Brixton North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lower Morden 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 Brixton North and Lower Morden?

      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 Brixton North or Lower Morden on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.