Crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,615 crimes were recorded in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Types of crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Population and deprivation in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Questions about crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- About this data
1,615 crimes were recorded in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has the 508th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,615 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.2 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,358 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,221 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,567). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,615 | 142.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,622 | 142.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,596 | 140.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,575 | 138.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,567 | 138.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,221 | 195.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,888 | 166.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,667 | 146.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,617 | 142.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 154 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 187 |
| September 2025 | 183 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and vehicle crime (+48%). The largest falls were in drugs (-68%) and violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 33.8 | 0.99 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 371 | 32.7 | 3.94 | +74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 313 | 27.6 | 1.80 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 10.7 | 1.57 | -2% |
| Public order | 103 | 9.1 | 1.36 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 7.8 | 1.59 | +48% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -16% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.1 | 1.96 | +27% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.1 | 1.56 | +140% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.36 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.28 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,400 | 110.6 | -22% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | -16% |
| Kenton | 1,038 | 92.2 | -35% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | -29% |
| Chapel | 718 | 68.8 | -52% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 947 | 84.7 | -40% |
| Lemington | 889 | 91.6 | -36% |
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -42% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 227 |
| On or near Newbiggin Lane | 62 |
| On or near East Thorp | 59 |
| On or near Ebchester Court | 57 |
| On or near Eastgarth | 49 |
| On or near Lowbiggin | 45 |
| On or near Hopton Court | 42 |
| On or near Hedgehope Road | 37 |
| On or near Orchard Drive | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 558 | 34.6% |
| Under investigation | 327 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 313 | 19.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 301 | 18.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 1.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has an estimated population of 11,358. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.6% |
Is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall a safe place to live?
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 142.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (371).
Is crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,615 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,622 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.