Metropolitan Police Service

Is Brixton Acre Lane Safe?

Crime statistics for Brixton Acre Lane. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 35,195 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

35,195 Crimes (last 24 months)
57.3% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓7.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 35,195 total crimes recorded in Brixton Acre Lane

Anti-Social Behaviour
7,666 21.8%
Violent Crime
7,582 21.5%
Theft from Person
3,176 9%
Other Theft
2,998 8.5%
Vehicle Crime
2,522 7.2%
Shoplifting
2,208 6.3%
Public Order
1,726 4.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
1,690 4.8%
Drugs
1,567 4.5%
Robbery
1,493 4.2%
Burglary
1,379 3.9%
Bicycle Theft
684 1.9%
Other Crime
321 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
183 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Brixton Acre Lane — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brixton Acre Lane safe?

Brixton Acre Lane has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. 16,923 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Brixton Acre Lane has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane in the last 12 months?

16,923 crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (18,272 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Brixton Acre Lane?

The most common crime in Brixton Acre Lane is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 7,666 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 45.3% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Brixton Acre Lane increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Brixton Acre Lane is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Brixton Acre Lane?

Brixton Acre Lane has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Brixton Acre Lane compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?

Brixton Acre Lane has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Brixton Acre Lane is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Brixton Acre Lane?

57.3% of crimes in Brixton Acre Lane resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Brixton Acre Lane?

7,582 violent crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane in the last 12 months, representing 44.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 7,666 incidents.

When was the crime data for Brixton Acre Lane last updated?

The crime data for Brixton Acre Lane was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Brixton Acre Lane with other areas?

You can compare Brixton Acre Lane with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.