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Crime in Brixton

Brixton had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 23 South Hams areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle South Hams area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

PL8, South Hams · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brixton

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24.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 23South Hams rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 4 Apr 5 May 5 Jun 7 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brixton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence850%
public order319%
theft213%
criminal damage16%
shoplifting16%
weapons16%

Brixton against South Hams

TypeBrixton per 1,000Middle South Hams areaChange
Violence12.313.6–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour03–
Theft and robbery3.14.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sherford108.6▼ 20%
Plympton St Maurice39▼ 1%
Brixton24.7▲ 14%
Staddiscombe21.5▼ 31%
Elburton16.6▼ 12%
Yealmpton14.9▼ 50%
See every South Hams area ranked on the crime in South Hams page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brixton a safe area?

Brixton had about 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 23 South Hams areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Brixton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by public order (3) and theft (2).