Crime in Wingrove: statistics, rates and trends

844 crimes were recorded in Wingrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.

844 crimes were recorded in Wingrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wingrove has the 1,760th highest crime rate.

MeasureWingroveNewcastle upon TyneEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202684438,3315,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents82.4119.696.4
Change on previous 12 months-11%-14%-1%
Population10,246320,60558,797,018

Recorded crime in Wingrove was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,170 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (844). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202684482.496.4
Year to July 202594492.197.1
Year to July 20241,02099.697.7
Year to July 20231,170114.25.2
Year to July 202289787.5101.3
Year to July 20211,143111.6102.1
Year to July 202099797.3101.9
Year to July 201994592.2101.5
Year to July 20181,062103.7100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202681
June 202658
May 202670
April 202666
March 202664
February 202648
January 202624
December 202572
November 202580
October 2025117
September 202592
August 202572

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wingrove 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 vehicle crime, other crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-73%) and drugs (-40%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences25424.80.72-4%
Anti-social behaviour17417.01.11+4%
Vehicle crime959.31.88-30%
Criminal damage and arson807.81.15+1%
Public order737.11.07-22%
Other theft555.40.84+12%
Other crime302.91.39+173%
Burglary252.40.69-24%
Drugs151.50.45-40%
Shoplifting121.20.14-73%
Robbery101.00.72+11%
Theft from the person90.90.52+80%
Bicycle theft60.60.71-62%
Possession of weapons60.60.60-45%

Violence and sexual offences in Wingrove

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wingrove recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wingrove

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wingrove recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wingrove

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wingrove recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wingrove

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wingrove recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wingrove

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wingrove recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wingrove

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wingrove recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wingrove

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wingrove recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wingrove

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wingrove recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wingrove

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wingrove recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wingrove

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wingrove recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wingrove

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wingrove recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wingrove

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wingrove recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wingrove

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wingrove recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wingrove

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wingrove recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wingrove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wingrove.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Wingrove
Elswick2,649145.1+76%
West Fenham1,127100.7+22%
Arthur's Hill2,220111.0+35%
Blakelaw1,360118.8+44%
Benwell & Scotswood1,11387.8+7%
Monument8,228792.9+863%
Kenton1,03892.2+12%
Denton & Westerhope1,400110.6+34%

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 Wingrove over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Shipley Avenue66
On or near Middleton Avenue62
On or near Linum Place44
On or near Supermarket39
On or near Wingrove Gardens35
On or near Auden Grove30
On or near Hadrian Road28
On or near Hoyle Avenue23
On or near Sutherland Avenue23
On or near Moorside South21

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wingrove 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified32037.9%
Not recorded17420.6%
Under investigation16419.4%
Status update unavailable16119.1%
Court result unavailable151.8%
Awaiting court outcome40.5%
Unable to prosecute suspect40.5%
Further action is not in the public interest10.1%
Local resolution10.1%

Wingrove has an estimated population of 10,246. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wingrove sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureWingrove
Aged 0 to 1524.2%
Aged 16 to 6465.0%
Aged 65 and over10.9%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage61.3%
Social rented homes17.6%
Private rented homes21.0%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)3.4
Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas12.8%

Is Wingrove a safe place to live?

Wingrove recorded 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wingrove?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).

Is crime in Wingrove going up or down?

Recorded crime in Wingrove was down 11% on the year before: 844 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 944 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Wingrove?

Wingrove 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 Wingrove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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