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Crime in Vigo

Vigo had 113 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

DH3, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vigo

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58.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 45 Apr 37 May 40 Jun 34 Jul 39 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vigo. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3127%
violence2825%
vehicle crime1715%
criminal damage109%
public order76%
burglary65%
other crime44%
theft33%

Vigo against Gateshead

TypeVigo per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence14.519.1▼ 7%
Burglary3.13.3▼ 50%
Vehicle crime8.84–
Anti-social behaviour16.117.6▼ 3%
Theft and robbery2.16.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oxclose103▼ 8%
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Birtley75.9▼ 5%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
North Side52.8▼ 25%
Barley Mow52.2▼ 14%
Ouston45.9▲ 27%
See every Gateshead area ranked on the crime in Gateshead page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Vigo a safe area?

Vigo had about 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Vigo?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (31), followed by violence (28) and vehicle crime (17).