Crime Rate in Wingrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wingrove

The total recorded crimes in Wingrove, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wingrove crime rate of 1.45 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wingrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Shipley Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • B1305 with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Wingrove has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)CrimesRank (Wingrove)
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
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
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
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

Wingrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20249
November 202416
October 202420
September 202410
August 202428
July 202418
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254
January 202515
December 202411
November 202428
October 202416
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 202514
April 202526
March 202535
February 202521
January 202516
December 202423
November 202417
October 202420
September 20246
August 202426
July 202423
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 20245
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wingrove in May 2025

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

1. Middleton Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shipley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
3. B1305 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Magnolia Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Palm Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wingrove Gardens (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Romulus Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Baxter Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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