Crime in Newington, Southwark: statistics, rates and trends
2,495 crimes were recorded in Newington, Southwark in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newington, Southwark at a glance
- Crime trends in Newington, Southwark
- Types of crime in Newington, Southwark
- Newington, Southwark compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newington, Southwark
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newington, Southwark
- Population and deprivation in Newington, Southwark
- Questions about crime in Newington, Southwark
- About this data
2,495 crimes were recorded in Newington, Southwark in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 575 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newington, Southwark has the 394th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newington, Southwark | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,495 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.6 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,033 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newington, Southwark was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,927 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,760). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 2,495 | 155.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,927 | 182.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,889 | 117.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,760 | 109.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,954 | 121.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,115 | 131.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,026 | 126.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,016 | 125.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,905 | 118.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 238 |
| June 2026 | 221 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 238 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 214 |
| October 2025 | 238 |
| September 2025 | 223 |
| August 2025 | 215 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newington, Southwark 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, shoplifting, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+20%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and burglary (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 575 | 35.9 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 502 | 31.3 | 2.04 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 292 | 18.2 | 2.20 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 228 | 14.2 | 8.42 | +20% |
| Public order | 176 | 11.0 | 1.65 | +19% |
| Other theft | 173 | 10.8 | 1.69 | -8% |
| Drugs | 114 | 7.1 | 2.17 | -13% |
| Robbery | 98 | 6.1 | 4.52 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -8% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.2 | 1.18 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 2.7 | 3.26 | +5% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.1 | 0.97 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.28 | +43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newington, Southwark
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newington, Southwark recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newington, Southwark
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newington, Southwark recorded 502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newington, Southwark
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newington, Southwark recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newington, Southwark
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newington, Southwark recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newington, Southwark
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newington, Southwark recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newington, Southwark
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newington, Southwark recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newington, Southwark
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newington, Southwark recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newington, Southwark
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newington, Southwark recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newington, Southwark
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newington, Southwark recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newington, Southwark
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newington, Southwark recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newington, Southwark
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newington, Southwark recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newington, Southwark
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newington, Southwark recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newington, Southwark
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newington, Southwark recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newington, Southwark
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newington, Southwark recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newington, Southwark, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newington, Southwark.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newington, Southwark |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walworth | 3,035 | 222.2 | +43% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | +35% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | -4% |
| St George's | 1,607 | 207.6 | +33% |
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | +38% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | -27% |
| Borough & Bankside | 5,087 | 448.9 | +188% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | +79% |
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 Newington, Southwark over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 427 |
| On or near Police Station | 257 |
| On or near Kennington | 100 |
| On or near Macleod Street | 79 |
| On or near Alberta Street | 73 |
| On or near Penrose Grove | 59 |
| On or near Walworth Road | 58 |
| On or near Meadcroft Road | 53 |
| On or near De Laune Street | 51 |
| On or near Steedman Street | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newington, Southwark 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 | 959 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 502 | 20.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 464 | 18.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 177 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 6.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Newington, Southwark has an estimated population of 16,033. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newington, Southwark sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newington, Southwark |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.3% |
| Social rented homes | 52.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Newington, Southwark a safe place to live?
Newington, Southwark recorded 155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Newington, Southwark?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (502).
Is crime in Newington, Southwark going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newington, Southwark was down 15% on the year before: 2,495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,927 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newington, Southwark?
Newington, Southwark 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 Newington, Southwark. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.