WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Newington, Southwark

Comprehensive safety analysis for Newington, localized within Southwark.

Total Crimes

181
trending_down -23.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

166.16per 1k
trending_down -0.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,441

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences41
Anti-social Behaviour36
Shoplifting32
Theft from Person13
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Public Order11
Other Theft10
Drug Offences9
Robbery7
Other Crime3
Vehicle Crime3
Burglary2
Weapons Possession1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 26
26
On or near Police Station Map
Public order: 5Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 3
13
On or near Supermarket Map
Theft from the person: 4Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near De Laune Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Westcott Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Iliffe Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Crampton Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Lorrimore Road Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Macleod Street Map
Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Penrose Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#19safest in Southwark

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

136.73per 1k

Local Policing

Myatt's Fields

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Robbery & Theft Snatch Offences .
To tackle robbery & theft snatch offences that are committed.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hi Vis patrols to prevent and deter offenders from committing offences in Myatt’s Field’s.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

ASB - Hi Vis patrols to prevent and deter offenders from committing offences in Myatt’s Field’s.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hi Vis patrols working in partnership with residents & housing associations to prevent unauthorised access to blocks.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

ASB Street Drinking - To disrupt and prevent offences linked with ASB street drinking offences on Russell Grove.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

Hi Vis patrols to deter ASB offences in this area. By Issuing CPNW's to persistent offenders and to tackle shops in the area contributing to these offences

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN15

VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Walk

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6:00 PM — 7:15 PM

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The Little Cat Cafe, 24 Cormont Road London

JUN23

Crime Prevention Stall

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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3 Cowley Road London

JUN26

Myatts Field SNT Ward Panel Meeting

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schedule

6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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Akerman Medical Practice, Patmos Road London

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