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Crime in Newington

Newington had 83 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Swale area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

ME9, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newington

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84.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 23 Apr 24 May 30 Jun 30 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3036%
anti-social behaviour2834%
criminal damage1012%
public order67%
vehicle crime45%
other crime22%
weapons11%
drugs11%

Newington against Swale

TypeNewington per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence30.626.9▲ 43%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime4.14.8–
Anti-social behaviour28.629.6▲ 27%
Theft and robbery15.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newington84.7▲ 26%
Bobbing70.6▲ 38%
Borden40▲ 156%
See every Swale area ranked on the crime in Swale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Newington a safe area?

Newington had about 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and criminal damage (10).