Crime Rate in Wingrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wingrove

The total recorded crimes in Wingrove, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wingrove crime rate of 2.33 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 Wingrove, encompassing approximately 35,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Wingrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Shipley Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sorrel Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wingrove?

To understand the safety of Wingrove, we need to analyze Wingrove crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Wingrove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1053 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wingrove recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Wingrove had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wingrove recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Wingrove has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wingrove Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wingrove has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Wingrove crimes were 1,053. The crime rate of Wingrove in 2024 was 29.89 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wingrove were around 1,168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.15 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Wingrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 202416
October 202420
September 202410
August 202428

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20252
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254
January 202515
December 202411
November 202428
October 202416
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202533
May 202514
April 202526
March 202535
February 202521
January 202516
December 202423
November 202417
October 202420
September 20246
August 202426

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wingrove in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wingrove postcode area is presented below.

1. Middleton Avenue (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shipley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sorrel Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Baxter Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. A167 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Wingrove Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Romulus Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Auden Grove (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
10. Hadrian Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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