Crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,599 crimes were recorded in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Questions about crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (374), violence and sexual offences (365) and anti-social behaviour (324) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,599 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.8 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,358 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,237 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,544). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,599 | 140.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,638 | 144.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,575 | 138.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,574 | 138.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,544 | 135.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,237 | 197.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,879 | 165.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,661 | 146.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,626 | 143.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded notably more shoplifting (3.9 times the national rate), other crime (92% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (86% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 216 to 374 and vehicle crime rose from 61 to 85, while violence and sexual offences fell from 514 to 365 and public order fell from 134 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 374 | 32.9 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 32.1 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 28.5 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 102 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Other theft | 68 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Other crime | 46 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | -22% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | -18% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | -35% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | -31% |
| Chapel | 734 | 70.4 | -50% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | -42% |
| Lemington | 840 | 86.5 | -39% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (240).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 240 |
| On or near Parking Area | 227 |
| On or near Newbiggin Lane | 61 |
| On or near Ebchester Court | 57 |
| On or near East Thorp | 54 |
| On or near Eastgarth | 49 |
| On or near Hopton Court | 44 |
| On or near Lowbiggin | 43 |
| On or near Hedgehope Road | 37 |
| On or near Yetholm Place | 36 |
Of the 1,275 crimes in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 324 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 534 | 41.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 337 | 26.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 290 | 22.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall has an estimated population of 11,358 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall a safe place to live?
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall recorded 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 374 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (365).
Is crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall was down 2% on the year before: 1,599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,638 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?
About 11,358 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall?
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.