Is Brixton Rush Common Safe?
Crime statistics for Brixton Rush Common. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 29,544 total crimes recorded in Brixton Rush Common
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Brixton Rush Common — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brixton Rush Common safe?
Brixton Rush Common has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 14,168 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Brixton Rush Common are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common in the last 12 months?
14,168 crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 7.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (15,376 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 6,789 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Brixton Rush Common?
The most common crime in Brixton Rush Common is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 6,789 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Brixton Rush Common increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Brixton Rush Common is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.9% — from 15,376 crimes in the previous 12 months to 14,168 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Brixton Rush Common?
Brixton Rush Common 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 Rush Common compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Brixton Rush Common has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Brixton Rush Common 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 Rush Common?
55.4% of crimes recorded in Brixton Rush Common resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Brixton Rush Common?
6,709 violent crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common in the last 12 months — representing 47.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 6,789 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Brixton Rush Common last updated?
The crime data for Brixton Rush Common was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Brixton Rush Common with other areas?
You can compare Brixton Rush Common with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.