Crime Rate in Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newington

The total recorded crimes in Newington, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newington crime rate of 1.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (26.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

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 July 2025 the Newington has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)CrimesRank (Newington)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey185 131,197 122,092 10
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Newington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (63 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 599 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202521
May 20255
April 202515
March 20259
February 202524
January 202563
December 2024120
November 2024153
October 2024161

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202550
May 202548
April 202538
March 202546
February 202539
January 202550
December 202452
November 202442
October 202431

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202518
April 202518
March 202519
February 202512
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202515
April 202517
March 20258
February 202515
January 202530
December 202424
November 202413
October 202424

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202418

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 202511
January 202519
December 202412
November 20246
October 202412

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 202514
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202522
May 202511
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202418
October 20249

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202563
May 202544
April 202533
March 202540
February 202539
January 202528
December 202431
November 202434
October 202445

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202415
October 202415

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

High Crime Locations Newington in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Drugs4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Kennington (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Midnight Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
6. Alberta Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Steedman Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Warham Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Otto Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Crampton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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