Crime in Wingrove: statistics, rates and trends
836 crimes were recorded in Wingrove in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (249), anti-social behaviour (172) and vehicle crime (99) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,776th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wingrove | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 836 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,246 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wingrove of any year here (836 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 836 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 917 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,014 | 99.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,190 | 116.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 890 | 86.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,127 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,024 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 940 | 91.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,052 | 102.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wingrove recorded notably more vehicle crime (94% above the national rate) and other crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (29% below) and burglary (23% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 47 to 59, while public order fell from 96 to 66 and vehicle crime fell from 131 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 16.8 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 9.7 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wingrove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wingrove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elswick | 2,604 | 142.6 | +75% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | +20% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | +36% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +42% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | +7% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +865% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | +13% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Wingrove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shipley Avenue” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shipley Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Middleton Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Linum Place | 38 |
| On or near Auden Grove | 34 |
| On or near Wingrove Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Hadrian Road | 28 |
| On or near Hoyle Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Moorside South | 22 |
| On or near Sutherland Avenue | 22 |
Of the 664 crimes in Wingrove with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 48.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 161 | 24.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 23.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Wingrove has an estimated population of 10,246 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.6%, against 7.9%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wingrove average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wingrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wingrove a safe place to live?
Wingrove recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,776th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Wingrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Wingrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wingrove was down 9% on the year before: 836 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 917 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wingrove?
About 10,246 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wingrove?
Wingrove 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.