Crime Rate in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall

The total recorded crimes in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall, encompassing approximately 26,765 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Kidlandlee Green with total crimes: 11
  • East Thorp with total crimes: 9

How safe is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?

To understand the safety of Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall, we need to analyze Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1786 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,548 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall crimes were 1,786. The crime rate of Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in 2024 was 66.73 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall were around 1,548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.84 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall)CrimesRank (Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall)CrimesRank (Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202528
March 202547
February 202542
January 202524
December 202449
November 202439
October 202445
September 202450
August 202437
July 202448
June 202474
May 202444

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202531
March 202535
February 202517
January 202531
December 202414
November 202426
October 202431
September 202432
August 202428
July 202416
June 202478
May 202436

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 20247
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202416
October 202421
September 202417
August 202418
July 202429
June 202452
May 202416

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kidlandlee Green (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. East Thorp (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Yetholm Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hareydene (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newbiggin Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bluebell Dene (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Hopton Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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