London Brixton Drive-By Shooting Leaves Four Injured

London sinking further into violent crime ridden third world status under Khans Met Police.

The guns of Brixton...................

Wait! Were the shooters Muslims and the victims Jewish?

Gun crime was down by 25% in Lambeth in 2025 but sadly still too many incidents. Although it hasn't been confirmed, this sounds like a gang related incident with others caught in the cross-fire.

One people sounds in a bad way. Hopefully, the others will make full recoveries and the offenders will be brought to justice quickly.

51 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

London sinking further into violent crime ridden third world status under Khans Met Police.

You're having a laugh aren't you. Obviously JonnyF means Jonny Foreigner, and you know <deleted> all about London as you're not English, just pretend to be, like a few here who pretend to be American for kicks.

Drive bys happened under Boris's watch. Decades before we had filth like the Krays running ths place. And when Ken Livingstone ran the GLC.

Bits of London have always been tough, you're just a snowflake, spent too much time in the sun hiding under your bed.

8 hours ago, Roadsternut said:

You're having a laugh aren't you. Obviously JonnyF means Jonny Foreigner, and you know <deleted> all about London as you're not English, just pretend to be, like a few here who pretend to be American for kicks.

Drive bys happened under Boris's watch. Decades before we had filth like the Krays running ths place. And when Ken Livingstone ran the GLC.

Bits of London have always been tough, you're just a snowflake, spent too much time in the sun hiding under your bed.

London has always been a bit tough. Saw plenty of crime when I lived there in the 90s but the explosion of knife crime and terrorist attacks since then is concerning.

I prefer Bangkok but if you want to prove how "tough" you are by living in a dump like Brixton then get out the Pattaya lb bars and start saving your pension - one day you might have enough money for a rental deposit on a grubby bedsit.

7 hours ago, JonnyF said:

London has always been a bit tough. Saw plenty of crime when I lived there in the 90s but the explosion of knife crime and terrorist attacks since then is concerning.

I prefer Bangkok but if you want to prove how "tough" you are by living in a dump like Brixton then get out the Pattaya lb bars and start saving your pension - one day you might have enough money for a rental deposit on a grubby bedsit.

Guess that you haven't been to Brixton since the '90s, Jonny? Still a bit rough round the edges as this incident unfortunately shows, but pretty gentrified now. A thriving nightlife scene too. Nothing like the '70s and '80s when it was a dump.

Just now, RayC said:

Guess that you haven't been to Brixton since the '90s, Jonny? Still a bit rough round the edges as this incident unfortunately shows, but pretty gentrified now. A thriving nightlife scene too. Nothing like the '70s and '80s when it was a dump.

Have you visited the Crime maps for Brixton? There are multiple Brixton police districts. They do not reflect your rosy outlook. https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/metropolitan-police-service/brixton-north/?tab=statistics

Brixton violent crime is approximately 25% higher than the London average. Worse, is that the vast majority of crime is not addressed, with few people facing justice. Brixton's crime maps indicate that the Tube stations and shopping districts are high crime areas for assaults and robberies. Not much of a life if you cannot shop or travel in safety.

Just now, Patong2021 said:

Have you visited the Crime maps for Brixton? There are multiple Brixton police districts. They do not reflect your rosy outlook. https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/metropolitan-police-service/brixton-north/?tab=statistics

Brixton violent crime is approximately 25% higher than the London average. Worse, is that the vast majority of crime is not addressed, with few people facing justice. Brixton's crime maps indicate that the Tube stations and shopping districts are high crime areas for assaults and robberies. Not much of a life if you cannot shop or travel in safety.

It is hyperbole to suggest that you cannot shop or travel in safety in Brixton; the overwhelming majority of people go about their daily business without any problem.

No one is going to confuse Brixton with Hampstead or Richmond; it is an inner London district and still has more than its fair share of problems. However as I said previously, it bears no comparison with what it was in the '70s and '80s when some areas e.g. Railton Road and Stockwell Park Estate were effectively 'no go' areas after dark.

The attached article gives a pretty balanced account of Brixton today.

https://reolink.com/blog/is-brixton-safe/?srsltid=AfmBOorm_f0riih671uP8tayqSBpMOSEcnK8ikT0C5VfNmZCNVym54Fx

Just now, JonnyF said:

I guess thats why sexual offenses increased 8.5% in 2025.

All those accountants and architects moving in and raping people.

Typically clueless nonsense from you Ray 😃

Listen to the self-professed expert whose experience of London amounts to living in a student bed-sit in the '90s and passing through Heathrow once a year en route to the shires! Have you even set foot in Brixton?

As I stated previously, Brixton still has it's problems but, yes Jonny, professionals such as architects and accountants have moved into the area although I doubt that many of them are rapists.

The attached article is 10 years old but it is still (largely) relevant

Only one person who is clueless in this discussion and it's not me.

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/datablog/2016/jan/14/how-has-brixton-really-changed-the-data-behind-the-story

Just now, Patong2021 said:

Sure, people can usually get to the shops during the day without getting attacked. Unfortunately, after dark, the public warning is to avoid going out. That's hardly a vote of confidence.

There is no such warning to avoid Brixton after dark; if there were it would not have such a vibrant nightlife. There are parts to avoid late at night but that is not different to most other districts in inner London, and I dare say, other large British cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, etc.

I am not trying to suggest that Brixton is some sort of inner-city idyll, simply that it is not the "dump" that little JonnyF labelled it and that it is much improved since the depressing days of the '70s and '80s.

Just now, JonnyF said:

Ray probably sends out the poor immigrant maid for his soy latte while he informs us all how safe it is from his Islington townhouse. 😄.

Kelly Osbourne/Zack Polanski syndrome. "Whose going to be collecting my latte from the hood if we kick out all the immigrants".

Well there's a surprise. Little Johnny Bull, champion of the downtrodden 'indigenous' Britons showing concern for the plight of immigrant in London from the safety of his Sukhumvit penthouse. Careful, your wannabe Mosley mate, Rupert Lowe, won't be happy.

Oh, and I've told you before: Islington is the wrong side of the river for me.

2 hours ago, RayC said:

Guess that you haven't been to Brixton since the '90s, Jonny? Still a bit rough round the edges as this incident unfortunately shows, but pretty gentrified now. A thriving nightlife scene too. Nothing like the '70s and '80s when it was a dump.

I guess thats why sexual offenses increased 8.5% in 2025.

All those accountants and architects moving in and raping people.

Typically clueless nonsense from you Ray 😃

54 minutes ago, RayC said:

It is hyperbole to suggest that you cannot shop or travel in safety in Brixton; the overwhelming majority of people go about their daily business without any problem.

No one is going to confuse Brixton with Hampstead or Richmond; it is an inner London district and still has more than its fair share of problems. However as I said previously, it bears no comparison with what it was in the '70s and '80s when some areas e.g. Railton Road and Stockwell Park Estate were effectively 'no go' areas after dark.

The attached article gives a pretty balanced account of Brixton today.

https://reolink.com/blog/is-brixton-safe/?srsltid=AfmBOorm_f0riih671uP8tayqSBpMOSEcnK8ikT0C5VfNmZCNVym54Fx

Sure, people can usually get to the shops during the day without getting attacked. Unfortunately, after dark, the public warning is to avoid going out. That's hardly a vote of confidence.

Just now, Patong2021 said:

Sure, people can usually get to the shops during the day without getting attacked. Unfortunately, after dark, the public warning is to avoid going out. That's hardly a vote of confidence.

Ray probably sends out the poor immigrant maid for his soy latte while he informs us all how safe it is from his Islington townhouse. 😄.

Kelly Osbourne/Zack Polanski syndrome. "Whose going to be collecting my latte from the hood if we kick out all the immigrants".

7 hours ago, RayC said:

There is no such warning to avoid Brixton after dark; if there were it would not have such a vibrant nightlife. There are parts to avoid late at night but that is not different to most other districts in inner London, and I dare say, other large British cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, etc.

I am not trying to suggest that Brixton is some sort of inner-city idyll, simply that it is not the "dump" that little JonnyF labelled it and that it is much improved since the depressing days of the '70s and '80s.

There are warnings and they are disseminated in the media. By any chance are you a supporter of the Labour council of Lambeth? 😆

Safety Tips for Nights Out in Brixton:

• What to Avoid: Locals and police advise against walking alone on quieter side streets, especially after midnight, and advise sticking to well-lit main roads.

• Crime Trends: There is a known, ongoing issue with drug-related activity, anti-social behavior, and phone snatching (often by thieves on bikes).

• Utilize the Safe Hub: A new Brixton Safe Hub is operating in Windrush Square on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to provide assistance and a secure space.

• Stay in Crowds: Stick to areas with high foot traffic, particularly when leaving bars or music venues.

• Vigilance: Be aware of your surroundings and avoid interactions with individuals selling drugs or acting aggressively

https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/02/lambeth-launches-a-new-new-brixton-safe-hub-in-windrush-square/#:~:text=A%20new%20Brixton%20'Safe%20Hub,Lambeth's%20Night%20Time%20Economy%20Strategy.

A ‘Safe Hub’ on Windrush Square was officially launched in late February, as part of a new Home Office-funded initiative to tackle crime in Brixton Town Centre. The ‘hyperlocal’ funding will also support new CCTV and data-driven policing to tackle known hot-spots for knife-enabled crime. Young people at risk of knife-crime and exploitation will be supported through additional on-street youth outreach and knife amnesty pop-ups.

3 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

There are warnings and they are disseminated in the media. By any chance are you a supporter of the Labour council of Lambeth? 😆

Safety Tips for Nights Out in Brixton:

• What to Avoid: Locals and police advise against walking alone on quieter side streets, especially after midnight, and advise sticking to well-lit main roads.

• Crime Trends: There is a known, ongoing issue with drug-related activity, anti-social behavior, and phone snatching (often by thieves on bikes).

• Utilize the Safe Hub: A new Brixton Safe Hub is operating in Windrush Square on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to provide assistance and a secure space.

• Stay in Crowds: Stick to areas with high foot traffic, particularly when leaving bars or music venues.

• Vigilance: Be aware of your surroundings and avoid interactions with individuals selling drugs or acting aggressively

https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/02/lambeth-launches-a-new-new-brixton-safe-hub-in-windrush-square/#:~:text=A%20new%20Brixton%20'Safe%20Hub,Lambeth's%20Night%20Time%20Economy%20Strategy.

A ‘Safe Hub’ on Windrush Square was officially launched in late February, as part of a new Home Office-funded initiative to tackle crime in Brixton Town Centre. The ‘hyperlocal’ funding will also support new CCTV and data-driven policing to tackle known hot-spots for knife-enabled crime. Young people at risk of knife-crime and exploitation will be supported through additional on-street youth outreach and knife amnesty pop-ups.

You wrote, "Unfortunately, after dark, the public warning is to avoid going out", which I took to mean that the public was not advised to go out anywhere in Brixton. I replied that, "There are parts (of Brixton) to avoid late at night". We could both have been clearer.

Enter the phrase, "Safety tips for nights out in <insert name of UK city/borough/district>" into a search engine and it offers similar generic answers whether you enter 'Brixton', 'London', 'Birmingham' or 'Belfast' (or probably any other major UK city or 'dodgy' area/ district).

On 5/5/2026 at 9:27 AM, JonnyF said:

London has always been a bit tough. Saw plenty of crime when I lived there in the 90s but the explosion of knife crime and terrorist attacks since then is concerning.

I prefer Bangkok but if you want to prove how "tough" you are by living in a dump like Brixton then get out the Pattaya lb bars and start saving your pension - one day you might have enough money for a rental deposit on a grubby bedsit.

Not retired, mucker.

Given the activity of the IRA in the 1980s and 90s, terrorism was higher then. I doubt you lived anywhere near London. Just another fanticist, reflective of your video game drug dealer avatar.

1990-2023 London Murders

1990: 184 murders

1996; Dipped down to 144 murders

2003; Risen to 211

2014; Down to 100

2018: Back up to 156 murders

2023: Back down to 108.

Terrorist Incidents:

1980-89: 6

1990-99: 4

2000-2009: 0

2010-2019: 5

2020-26: 2

If you are a Londoner, and given the murder rate (as a proxy for knife crime) peaked 20 years ago, you must be an extremely old man, maybe 80 years old, approaching the end of his time on the Earth. Far too old to be playing GTA, which is a celebration of violent crime. Your faculties are slipping considering you forgot about the IRA.

Bangkok sees about 140-150 murders a year. I'd leave Bangkok if I were you. Its getting too dangerous for you.

2 hours ago, Roadsternut said:

Not retired, mucker.

Given the activity of the IRA in the 1980s and 90s, terrorism was higher then. I doubt you lived anywhere near London. Just another fanticist, reflective of your video game drug dealer avatar.

1990-2023 London Murders

1990: 184 murders

1996; Dipped down to 144 murders

2003; Risen to 211

2014; Down to 100

2018: Back up to 156 murders

2023: Back down to 108.

Terrorist Incidents:

1980-89: 6

1990-99: 4

2000-2009: 0

2010-2019: 5

2020-26: 2

If you are a Londoner, and given the murder rate (as a proxy for knife crime) peaked 20 years ago, you must be an extremely old man, maybe 80 years old, approaching the end of his time on the Earth. Far too old to be playing GTA, which is a celebration of violent crime. Your faculties are slipping considering you forgot about the IRA.

Bangkok sees about 140-150 murders a year. I'd leave Bangkok if I were you. Its getting too dangerous for you.

Stock to the lb bars where you know what youre talking about. 😄

Or given your avatar maybe Cambodia would be a better option for you like Gary Glitter.

45 stabbings per day in London.

Bangkok? Less than 1.