Brockley vs Newington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brockley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newington Metropolitan Police Service

      Brockley vs Newington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brockley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,172 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      40.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brockley
      B Newington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,172
      22,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,786
      21,619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brockley
      B Newington
      Violent Crime
      3,225 ↑4%
      4,746 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,384 ↑1%
      4,566 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      899 ↓14%
      1,864 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      610 ↓19%
      660 ↓6%
      Burglary
      517 ↓12%
      840 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      594 ↓5%
      858 ↑0%
      Drugs
      720 ↑31%
      1,026 ↑21%
      Public Order
      833 ↑13%
      990 ↓4%
      Robbery
      379 ↓18%
      1,038 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,038 ↓11%
      1,283 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      585 ↓44%
      3,589 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      159 ↓20%
      448 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑75%
      154 ↑57%
      Other Crime
      126 ↑29%
      228 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brockley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brockley safer than Newington?

      Brockley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,172 crimes in the last 12 months. Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,290 crimes. Brockley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brockley vs Newington?

      Brockley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newington shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brockley and Newington?

      In Brockley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,225 incidents). In Newington, it is Violent Crime (4,746 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brockley and Newington?

      Brockley recorded 2,384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newington recorded 4,566. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brockley vs Newington?

      Violent crime in Brockley totalled 3,225 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,746 in Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brockley and Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brockley recorded 12,786 crimes (now 12,172, a change of -4.8%). Newington recorded 21,619 crimes previously (now 22,290, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brockley and Newington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brockley has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Newington has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brockley and Newington?

      Brockley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Newington is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brockley and Newington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brockley or Newington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brockley and Newington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.