Crime Rate in Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newington

The total recorded crimes in Newington, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newington crime rate of 1.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newington, encompassing approximately 172,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 21
  • Otto Street with total crimes: 15
  • Iliffe Yard with total crimes: 11

How safe is Newington?

To understand the safety of Newington, we need to analyze Newington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Newington reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,801 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Newington had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,954 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Newington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newington has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 0.46 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Newington crimes were 1,801. The crime rate of Newington in 2024 was 10.44 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newington were around 1,954 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.32 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
North Walworth254 51,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road234 71,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe201 101,364 92,618 6
Faraday243 61,289 111,826 12
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
St George's161 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood128 16735 181,374 15
Peckham154 15960 151,292 16
St Giles120 17820 161,258 17
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Newington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (63 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (153 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (161 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 669 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 20259
February 202524
January 202563
December 2024120
November 2024153
October 2024161
September 2024110
August 20249

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 202514
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202538
March 202546
February 202539
January 202550
December 202452
November 202442
October 202431
September 202442
August 202450
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 202511
January 202519
December 202412
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 20258
February 202515
January 202530
December 202424
November 202413
October 202424
September 202416
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202418
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202533
March 202540
February 202539
January 202528
December 202431
November 202434
October 202445
September 202445
August 202443

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202418
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202519
February 202512
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202413
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Newington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newington postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Public order5
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
2. Otto Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Iliffe Yard (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Camberwell New Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
5. Macleod Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
7. Midnight Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
8. Hillingdon Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Alberta Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Warham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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