Crime in New Cross Gate: statistics, rates and trends
1,349 crimes were recorded in New Cross Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Cross Gate at a glance
- Crime trends in New Cross Gate
- Types of crime in New Cross Gate
- New Cross Gate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Cross Gate
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Cross Gate
- Population and deprivation in New Cross Gate
- Questions about crime in New Cross Gate
- About this data
1,349 crimes were recorded in New Cross Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 393 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Cross Gate has the 1,021st highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Cross Gate | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,349 | 36,975 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.8 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,289 | 301,255 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Cross Gate was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,220). Over the whole period it rose 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,349 | 109.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,331 | 108.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,502 | 122.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,448 | 117.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,244 | 101.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,404 | 114.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,508 | 122.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,220 | 99.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,239 | 100.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Cross Gate over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 32.0 | 0.93 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 303 | 24.7 | 1.61 | +13% |
| Burglary | 108 | 8.8 | 2.48 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.5 | 1.32 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 79 | 6.4 | 3.81 | +7% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -33% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +10% |
| Robbery | 69 | 5.6 | 4.16 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -24% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.68 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 1.48 | -25% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -41% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Cross Gate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Cross Gate recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Cross Gate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Cross Gate recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Cross Gate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Cross Gate recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Cross Gate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Cross Gate recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Cross Gate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Cross Gate recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Cross Gate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Cross Gate recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Cross Gate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Cross Gate recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Cross Gate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Cross Gate recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Cross Gate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Cross Gate recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Cross Gate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Cross Gate recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Cross Gate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Cross Gate recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Cross Gate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Cross Gate recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Cross Gate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Cross Gate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Cross Gate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Cross Gate recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Cross Gate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Cross Gate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Cross Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford | 2,652 | 184.5 | +68% |
| Evelyn | 1,516 | 108.0 | -2% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,315 | 81.1 | -26% |
| Brockley | 2,379 | 110.8 | +1% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,718 | 264.2 | +141% |
| Ladywell | 1,635 | 139.8 | +27% |
| Crofton Park | 1,370 | 89.1 | -19% |
| Blackheath | 3,076 | 182.3 | +66% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in New Cross Gate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hatcham Park Mews | 88 |
| On or near New Cross Road | 80 |
| On or near Nettleton Road | 71 |
| On or near John Williams Close | 66 |
| On or near Hart'S Lane | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Wardalls Grove | 46 |
| On or near Surrey Canal Road | 44 |
| On or near Batavia Road | 37 |
| On or near Casella Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Cross Gate over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 490 | 36.3% |
| Not recorded | 303 | 22.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
New Cross Gate has an estimated population of 12,289. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Cross Gate sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Cross Gate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.3% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is New Cross Gate a safe place to live?
New Cross Gate recorded 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in New Cross Gate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (303).
Is crime in New Cross Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Cross Gate was up 1% on the year before: 1,349 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,331 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Cross Gate?
New Cross Gate is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to New Cross Gate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.