Crime Rate in Wingrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wingrove

The total recorded crimes in Wingrove, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in January 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wingrove crime rate of 0.68 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-83.87% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
Wingrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shipley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Middleton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wingrove Gardens with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Wingrove has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)
Monument282 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill110 34,462 23,507 2
Byker117 23,831 33,299 4
Elswick69 53,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn80 42,590 52,750 5
Walkergate54 82,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw67 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope26 152,010 71,749 9
Walker56 71,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall37 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley29 141,577 121,580 10
Kenton34 101,387 141,383 13
Benwell & Scotswood29 131,639 111,494 12
Lemington34 111,265 151,048 19
West Fenham33 121,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West Gosforth24 181,176 171,230 15
Heaton21 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond26 16937 201,130 17
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Chapel17 21734 21677 24
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
South Jesmond17 22690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

Wingrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20254
November 202525
October 202534
September 202516
August 202512
July 202513
June 202522
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20258
November 20258
October 202511
September 20257
August 202510
July 202510
June 202516
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202511
November 20256
October 202517
September 202510
August 20254
July 202513
June 20256
May 20252
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202531
November 202521
October 202516
September 202530
August 202527
July 202528
June 202533
May 202514
April 202526
March 202535
February 202521

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20255
October 202511
September 202516
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 202511
October 20258
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20256
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20254
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Wingrove in January 2026

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

1. Shipley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Middleton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Wingrove Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Baxter Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hoyle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Magnolia Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greywood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Palm Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Friarside Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Royal Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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