Crime in Newington, Southwark: statistics, rates and trends
2,473 crimes were recorded in Newington, Southwark in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newington, Southwark
- Questions about crime in Newington, Southwark
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (579), anti-social behaviour (489) and shoplifting (283) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newington, Southwark | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,473 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.2 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,033 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newington, Southwark peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,936 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,730). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,473 | 154.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,936 | 183.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,940 | 121.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,730 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,988 | 124.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,073 | 129.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,042 | 127.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,032 | 126.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,888 | 117.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 193 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newington, Southwark recorded notably more theft from the person (8.6 times the national rate), robbery (4.2 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (27% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 194 to 232, while shoplifting fell from 739 to 283 and burglary fell from 116 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 579 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 489 | 30.5 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 283 | 17.7 | 8.5 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 232 | 14.5 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 175 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 174 | 10.9 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 117 | 7.3 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Robbery | 91 | 5.7 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Burglary | 70 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -5% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newington, Southwark; the highest is Borough & Bankside (455.7 per 1,000) and the lowest St Giles (117.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newington, Southwark |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walworth | 3,015 | 220.7 | +43% |
| Faraday | 3,138 | 214.7 | +39% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,348 | 151.6 | -2% |
| St George's | 1,599 | 206.6 | +34% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | +39% |
| St Giles | 1,672 | 117.1 | -24% |
| Borough & Bankside | 5,164 | 455.7 | +195% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Newington, Southwark over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (425).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 425 |
| On or near Police Station | 251 |
| On or near Kennington | 103 |
| On or near Macleod Street | 77 |
| On or near Alberta Street | 70 |
| On or near Walworth Road | 60 |
| On or near Penrose Grove | 58 |
| On or near Meadcroft Road | 57 |
| On or near Steedman Street | 53 |
| On or near De Laune Street | 50 |
Of the 1,984 crimes in Newington, Southwark with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 489 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 960 | 48.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 464 | 23.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 163 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Newington, Southwark has an estimated population of 16,033 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (52%, against 17%), more households without a car (68%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newington, Southwark average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newington, Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 52.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newington, Southwark a safe place to live?
Newington, Southwark recorded 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Newington, Southwark?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 579 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (489).
Is crime in Newington, Southwark going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newington, Southwark was down 16% on the year before: 2,473 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,936 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newington, Southwark?
About 16,033 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newington, Southwark?
Newington, Southwark is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.