Crime Rate in Wingrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wingrove

The total recorded crimes in Wingrove, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wingrove crime rate of 2.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wingrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shipley Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Alder Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wingrove has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Monument849 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill288 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick304 23,620 43,370 3
Byker281 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
Walker122 111,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall160 81,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley103 141,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood124 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth114 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton95 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham111 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington67 171,265 151,048 19
Heaton60 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond62 18937 201,130 17
Castle52 20970 19628 25
Gosforth46 22721 22918 20
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Wingrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 202416
October 202420
September 202410
August 202428
July 202418
June 202432
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202515
December 202411
November 202428
October 202416
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202521
January 202516
December 202423
November 202417
October 202420
September 20246
August 202426
July 202423
June 202452
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 20245
June 202430
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
April 20243

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
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244

High Crime Locations Wingrove in March 2025

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

1. Shipley Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Alder Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Middleton Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Romulus Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Gowland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lewis Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Baxter Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Hadrian Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hoyle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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