Independent charity Crimestoppers is appealing to residents and business owners in Brixton to help keep their community safe by being alert to the activities of organised criminal gangs.
Crimestoppers is engaging with residents, encouraging them to provide new information about crime in the local area. The charity will carry out targeted social media activity and leaflet drops, reach young people through its youth service Fearless, and attend community events to increase reporting and give the community a powerful voice.
Information from the community is vital in reducing crime in the area, and Crimestoppers – as a respected, independent charity – provides a safe way to pass on information 100% anonymously. Last year in London, Crimestoppers passed on over 15,000 pieces of information on crime, leading to arrests, seizures of weapons and drugs, and the safeguarding of vulnerable people.
In Brixton, there were a total of 1,368 reported incidents in December 2024 alone, with violent crime being the largest category, followed by anti-social behaviour. The crime rate in Brixton North has seen a significant increase over the past year, with 90 cases where investigations were completed but no suspect was identified, and 85 cases still under investigation.
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Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager for Crimestoppers, said:
“We are urging the residents of Brixton to come forward with any information they have about criminal activities in their area. By speaking to Crimestoppers anonymously, you can help put a stop to drug dealing and related crimes such as exploitation, burglary, theft, use of weapons, and violence. Together, we can build safer and stronger communities.
“These activities exploit the vulnerable and harm communities and legitimate businesses. Following work undertaken by the police to crack down on crime, Crimestoppers is working with partners to let the community know that they are here to help. As an independent charity, we offer the unique opportunity to tell someone what you know about crimes and those involved, and remain 100% anonymous. No one but you will ever know that you contacted us.”
Information can be given 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers, which is independent from law enforcement, in over 150 different languages, 365 days of the year, 24/7, by calling the UK-based Contact Centre on 0800 555 111, or by completing a safe and secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. In an emergency, always call 999.
Please note: Computer IP addresses are never traced and no-one will ever know you contacted Crimestoppers. For telephone calls, there is no caller line display, no 1471 facility and calls have never been traced.
