OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in New Cross, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Very high for London
Reported crime around the center of New Cross is higher than in 97% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 1,081 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of New Cross.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very high | higher than in 98% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | High | higher than in 94% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 59% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very high | higher than in 96% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 353 (33%)
- Theft: 244 (23%)
- Robbery: 97 (9%)
- Shoplifting: 95 (9%)
- Burglary: 71 (7%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around New Cross
The areas right next to it range from moderate to very high.
- Deptford Very high
- New Cross Gate Moderate
- Telegraph Hill Moderate
- Burrells Wharf Low
- Brockley Moderate
- The Odyssey Low
- South Bermondsey High
- Lewisham Very high
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.