News and updates about the campaign

Campaign news

Feb 9, 2026

We attended the Lambeth’s Night Time Economy Strategy

Last week, ACTION on ASB! attended the launch of Lambeth’s Night Time Economy Strategy 2025–2030, which sets out how the borough plans to manage and support activity, safety and public space between 6pm and 6am.

Campaign news

Jan 19, 2026

We’ve been calling for a joint agency taskforce to deal with ASB and crime in Brixton!

We’ve been calling for a joint taskforce on ASB and crime in Brixton since the start of our campaign. This week, local MPs, the police, council, health services, businesses and community groups came together to agree new ways of working to improve safety in Brixton. A significant step forward in making change happen.

Brixton news

Nov 12, 2025

STREETSAFE – Helping everyone to make our streets safer for everyone

Feel unsafe walking alone? Nervous about certain streets? You're not alone, and you can do something about it. StreetSafe gives people the power to anonymously report areas that make you feel unsafe.

Brixton news

Nov 12, 2025

MET ENGAGE – Your voice in Brixton policing

Brixton residents have long called for better communication and partnership with police. Now Met Engage is live across Brixton. It aims to improve communication and partnership between residents and local police teams.

In the press

Apr 17, 2025

Source: Love Lambeth

Brixton: Boosting support for people with drug and alcohol dependency

Lambeth Council has worked to ensure more people than ever are being supported into drug treatment, as well as making services ever more available as part of ongoing work to ensure the local authority plays its role in tackling anti-social behaviour in Brixton town centre.

Campaign news

Apr 10, 2025

Source: Brixton Blog

Street drug use at root of anti-social behaviour say residents

Street drug use is the key to the continuing anti-social behaviour (ASB), and worse, afflicting Brixton, a workshop meeting organised by the local Action on ASB! group agreed.

Our Community Meeting on 24 March 2025

We had a very productive community meeting at Pop Brixton, filled with energy, stories, and a shared determination to drive change. From our youngest speaker – just 8 years old – to our esteemed community elders, every voice left an impact, resonating throughout the room. View the the meeting minutes.

In the press

Mar 5, 2025

Source: The Brixton Bugle

Anti social behaviour: make your voice heard

Campaigners against drug-dealing and use, shoplifting, other crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Brixton’s streets and businesses are urging residents and people who work here to complete a short survey to help keep up the pressure for change.

In the press

Feb 25, 2025

Source: Southwark News

Comment: Anti-social behaviour is a police numbers game

People across the borough agree we are facing a crisis in anti-social behaviour. While it is good to hear Neil Coyle MP call for new ‘respect orders’ to be trialled in Southwark, this must be backed up by an increase in police numbers.

Brixton news, In the press

Feb 25, 2025

New crime and Policing Bill will ‘help take back control of town centres’ announced

As part of a broader crackdown on street crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), the UK Government launched today its new Crime and Policing Bill. Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, said that this bill would “help take back control of town centres".

Campaign news

Jan 31, 2025

Brixton Anti-Social Behaviour Survey 2024: What the community said

The full results of the 2024 Brixton Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Survey are now available online for all to access. Conducted by the ACTION on ASB! campaign between January and March 2024, the survey gathered responses from Brixton residents, workers, and visitors to understand the impact of ASB and crime in the area.

Brixton news, Campaign news

Dec 12, 2024

📢 Speaking up against retail crime and ASB in the House of Lords

Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, Brixton resident and member of ACTION on ASB, delivered a passionate speech in the House of Lords on 5 Dec, highlighting the devastating impact of retail crime on rising levels of anti-social behaviour. Drawing on stories from Brixton, she called for stronger policing, joined-up solutions, leadership, and safer streets.

In the press

Dec 5, 2024

Source: The Guardian

Starmer seeks to relaunch premiership with new promise to crack down on crime

Keir Starmer will attempt to reset his premiership with a series of pledges to show he is “delivering change”, including 13,000 extra neighbourhood police and a named “bobby on every beat”. As part of a promise to crack down on crime and antisocial behaviour, he will say that every neighbourhood in England and Wales will have a named, contactable police officer.

In the press

Nov 4, 2024

Source: Lambeth Labour

Sign a joint letter to the Borough Commander

Please share & sign a joint letter to the Met Police’s Lambeth Borough Commander for more Brixton policing. This is a joint initiative from Lambeth Labour across the 4 Brixton wards - Brixton North, Windrush, Acre Lane and Rush Common. Councillors aim to hand the letter to the Borough Commander at the start of December! Please spread the word so we can get a high number of signatures to show the Borough Commander that Brixton deserves better!

In the press

Oct 22, 2024

Source: Brixton Town Centre Police Team

The Brixton Town Centre Police Team have a short survey for the community

The Brixton Town Centre Police Team have a short survey for the community to complete regarding your current levels of trust and confidence in policing. This includes your trust and confidence in the Police to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Brixton, current levels of police engagement, and what initiatives or programmes you feel are improving crime and antisocial behaviour in Brixton. Information shared in the survey will support calls for additional resources in our town centre. The survey is ongoing and will be reviewed monthly to assess impact and improvement for residents and businesses.

In the press

Oct 17, 2024

Source: Brixton Buzz

Lambeth Council announces initiative to address Brixton town centre social issues

Lambeth Council say that they are leading on drug outreach and community support alongside a boosted Met Police service presence in Brixton town centre to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour which is impacting on local residents.

In the press

Oct 16, 2024

Source: Brixton Blog

Council outlines Brixton anti social behaviour work

Lambeth council says a team of outreach workers is operating in Brixton town centre to engage with drug users.There has been mounting concern about crime and anti-social behaviour in Brixton, with many local people saying it is the worst for decades.

In the press

Oct 16, 2024

Source: Love Lambeth

Brixton: Focus on addressing town centre social issues

Lambeth Council is leading on drug outreach and community support alongside a boosted Met Police service presence in Brixton town centre to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour which is impacting on local residents.

In the press

Oct 15, 2024

Source: Southwark News

Brixton ‘twenty times worse’ than ’24-hour crack supermarket’ of the early 2000s, locals warn

Residents say 'Crack Out', a scheme that targeted crack houses and dealers with nearly £1.8 million Home Office funding, should be revived. Disgusted residents say they face addicts defecating on doorsteps, breaking into their homes, and leaving their streets scattered with needles and drug wraps.

Campaign news

Aug 12, 2024

Brixton ACTION on ASB! Campaign update

We wanted to share a quick update on the campaign. We’re hard at work behind the scenes, making sure everything is on track and moving forward. Thank you for your continued support—stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!

Hello everyone! We wanted to share a quick update on the campaign. We're hard at work behind the scenes, making sure everything is on track and moving forward. Thank you for your continued support—stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!

In the press

May 28, 2024

Source: Brixton Blog

Brixton crime plan fails to materialise

A much anticipated and packed meeting to hear a joint Lambeth council and Metropolitan police plan to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Brixton ended in disappointment last night (27 March).

In the press

Apr 12, 2024

Source: i News

There’s nothing right-wing about wanting to live in a safe neighbourhood

We all deserve to live, work, socialise and raise our families in a neighbourhood which is safe, clean and pleasant

In the press

Mar 28, 2024

Source: The Brixton Blog

Brixton meeting launches alliance for action on crime

At a packed meeting in Brixton, two leading local community organisations launched an alliance to press the police and Lambeth council for more effective action to combat crime and anti-social behaviour and to support people in need.

In the press

Mar 27, 2024

Source: Lambeth Council

Lambeth: Community safety in Brixton

Lambeth Council has boosted its on street community safety presence in Brixton town centre and is working closely with colleagues in the Met police to tackle the issues that are impacting on the area.

In the press

Mar 23, 2024

Source: The Times

Sadiq Khan faces mayoral election overshadowed by violent crime in Brixtonw

The mayor is under pressure to tackle drug dealing, gangs and stabbings blighting the south London community as years of police under-funding come to a head

In the press

Mar 19, 2024

Source: Brixton Bugle

Police detail work on Brixton street crime

Local Metropolitan police have set out plans and action for tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in Brixton, including three months of patrols targeting drug dealing and use in central Brixton.

In the press

Mar 19, 2024

Source: Brixton Blog

Street crime campaign urges support for survey ahead of key meeting

Plans to tackle the continuing blight of drug dealing, drug use, other crime and anti-social behaviour on the streets of Brixton will be presented at a meeting on Wednesday next week (27 March 2024).

In the press

Mar 3, 2024

Source: Brixton Buzz

Brixton community groups unite to combat anti social behaviour in the area with new meeting on 27th March 2024

Action on ASB! has announced its third public meeting, to be held in Brixton on 27th March.

In the press

Jan 22, 2024

Source: Brixton Bugle

The drug dealers have more customers than us

Brixton business owners laughed in a moment of grim humour during a meeting at Pop Brixton when. as discussion turned yet again to drug dealers, one participant called out: "They have more customers than we do". The meeting, organised by the Brixton Business Improvement District (BID),

In the press

Dec 16, 2023

Source: Brixton Bugle

Police, council questioned over anti social behaviour

A senior police officer, Lambeth councillor and council officer were due to take part in a Lambeth town hall meeting on anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Thursday 30 November. The meeting was organised by the Action on ASB! campaign...

In the press

Dec 5, 2023

Source: Brixton Blog

Police, council pledge plan to deal with ‘worst ever’ crime and anti-social behaviour

A “joined-up plan with targets” to tackle the wave of crime and anti-social behaviour that is afflicting Brixton has been promised following a meeting of residents, senior police officers and Lambeth council officers and councillors.

In the press

Nov 28, 2023

Source: Brixton Buzz

Brixton community groups unite to combat anti social behaviour in the area

After an explosive, frank and impactful first meeting in September Action on ASB! are back with a public meeting at Lambeth Town Hall with Lambeth Council and the police on Thursday 30 November.

In the press

Oct 11, 2023

Source: MyLondon

Brixton locals say antisocial behaviour is worst its ever been as strangers take drugs on doorsteps and town ‘smells of urine’

Residents say antisocial behaviour in the area is the worst they've ever known it. Brixton locals have demanded the police and council take action to stop drug users relieving themselves on their doorsteps.

In the news

We attended the Lambeth’s Night Time Economy Strategy

Last week, ACTION on ASB! attended the launch of Lambeth’s Night Time Economy Strategy 2025–2030, which sets out how the borough plans to manage and support activity, safety and public space between 6pm and 6am.

We’ve been calling for a joint agency taskforce to deal with ASB and crime in Brixton!

STREETSAFE – Helping everyone to make our streets safer for everyone

Feel unsafe walking alone? Nervous about certain streets? You're not alone, and you can do something about it. StreetSafe gives people the power to anonymously report areas that make you feel unsafe.

MET ENGAGE – Your voice in Brixton policing

Brixton residents have long called for better communication and partnership with police. Now Met Engage is live across Brixton. It aims to improve communication and partnership between residents and local police teams.

Source: Love Lambeth

Brixton: Boosting support for people with drug and alcohol dependency

Lambeth Council has worked to ensure more people than ever are being supported into drug treatment, as well as making services ever more available as part of ongoing work to ensure the local authority plays its role in tackling anti-social behaviour in Brixton town centre.

Source: Brixton Blog

Street drug use at root of anti-social behaviour say residents

Street drug use is the key to the continuing anti-social behaviour (ASB), and worse, afflicting Brixton, a workshop meeting organised by the local Action on ASB! group agreed.

Our Community Meeting on 24 March 2025

Source: The Brixton Bugle

Anti social behaviour: make your voice heard

Campaigners against drug-dealing and use, shoplifting, other crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Brixton’s streets and businesses are urging residents and people who work here to complete a short survey to help keep up the pressure for change.

Source: Southwark News

Comment: Anti-social behaviour is a police numbers game

People across the borough agree we are facing a crisis in anti-social behaviour. While it is good to hear Neil Coyle MP call for new ‘respect orders’ to be trialled in Southwark, this must be backed up by an increase in police numbers.

New crime and Policing Bill will ‘help take back control of town centres’ announced

As part of a broader crackdown on street crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), the UK Government launched today its new Crime and Policing Bill. Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, said that this bill would “help take back control of town centres".

Brixton Anti-Social Behaviour Survey 2024: What the community said

📢 Speaking up against retail crime and ASB in the House of Lords

Source: The Guardian

Starmer seeks to relaunch premiership with new promise to crack down on crime

Source: Lambeth Labour

Sign a joint letter to the Borough Commander

Source: Brixton Town Centre Police Team

The Brixton Town Centre Police Team have a short survey for the community

Source: Brixton Buzz

Lambeth Council announces initiative to address Brixton town centre social issues

Lambeth Council say that they are leading on drug outreach and community support alongside a boosted Met Police service presence in Brixton town centre to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour which is impacting on local residents.

Source: Brixton Blog

Council outlines Brixton anti social behaviour work

Lambeth council says a team of outreach workers is operating in Brixton town centre to engage with drug users.There has been mounting concern about crime and anti-social behaviour in Brixton, with many local people saying it is the worst for decades.

Source: Love Lambeth

Brixton: Focus on addressing town centre social issues

Lambeth Council is leading on drug outreach and community support alongside a boosted Met Police service presence in Brixton town centre to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour which is impacting on local residents.

Source: Southwark News

Brixton ‘twenty times worse’ than ’24-hour crack supermarket’ of the early 2000s, locals warn

Residents say 'Crack Out', a scheme that targeted crack houses and dealers with nearly £1.8 million Home Office funding, should be revived. Disgusted residents say they face addicts defecating on doorsteps, breaking into their homes, and leaving their streets scattered with needles and drug wraps.

Brixton ACTION on ASB! Campaign update​

We wanted to share a quick update on the campaign. We’re hard at work behind the scenes, making sure everything is on track and moving forward. Thank you for your continued support—stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!

Hello everyone! We wanted to share a quick update on the campaign. We're hard at work behind the scenes, making sure everything is on track and moving forward. Thank you for your continued support—stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!

Source: Brixton Blog

Brixton crime plan fails to materialise

A much anticipated and packed meeting to hear a joint Lambeth council and Metropolitan police plan to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Brixton ended in disappointment last night (27 March).

Source: i News

There’s nothing right-wing about wanting to live in a safe neighbourhood

We all deserve to live, work, socialise and raise our families in a neighbourhood which is safe, clean and pleasant

Source: The Brixton Blog

Brixton meeting launches alliance for action on crime

At a packed meeting in Brixton, two leading local community organisations launched an alliance to press the police and Lambeth council for more effective action to combat crime and anti-social behaviour and to support people in need.

Source: Lambeth Council

Lambeth: Community safety in Brixton

Lambeth Council has boosted its on street community safety presence in Brixton town centre and is working closely with colleagues in the Met police to tackle the issues that are impacting on the area.

Source: The Times

Sadiq Khan faces mayoral election overshadowed by violent crime in Brixtonw

The mayor is under pressure to tackle drug dealing, gangs and stabbings blighting the south London community as years of police under-funding come to a head

Source: Brixton Bugle

Police detail work on Brixton street crime

Local Metropolitan police have set out plans and action for tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in Brixton, including three months of patrols targeting drug dealing and use in central Brixton.

Source: Brixton Blog

Street crime campaign urges support for survey ahead of key meeting

Plans to tackle the continuing blight of drug dealing, drug use, other crime and anti-social behaviour on the streets of Brixton will be presented at a meeting on Wednesday next week (27 March 2024).

Source: Brixton Buzz

Brixton community groups unite to combat anti social behaviour in the area with new meeting on 27th March 2024

Action on ASB! has announced its third public meeting, to be held in Brixton on 27th March.

Source: Brixton Bugle

The drug dealers have more customers than us

Brixton business owners laughed in a moment of grim humour during a meeting at Pop Brixton when. as discussion turned yet again to drug dealers, one participant called out: "They have more customers than we do". The meeting, organised by the Brixton Business Improvement District (BID),

Source: Brixton Bugle

Police, council questioned over anti social behaviour

A senior police officer, Lambeth councillor and council officer were due to take part in a Lambeth town hall meeting on anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Thursday 30 November. The meeting was organised by the Action on ASB! campaign...

Source: Brixton Blog

Police, council pledge plan to deal with ‘worst ever’ crime and anti-social behaviour

A “joined-up plan with targets” to tackle the wave of crime and anti-social behaviour that is afflicting Brixton has been promised following a meeting of residents, senior police officers and Lambeth council officers and councillors.

Source: Brixton Buzz

Brixton ACTION on ASB! Campaign update