March 2026 Source: Police.uk
CA8 Crime Intelligence Report
CA8 recorded 57 crimes in March 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 78.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 850.0% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
57trending_up +78.1% vs last month
Annual Crime Rate
52.58per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
684
Within CA8 district
Northumberland
9,966
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Market Place Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Howard Gardens Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Stanley Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Main Court Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Kingwater Close Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| Brampton Map | total: 2 Other theft: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| Stephensons Lane Map | total: 2 Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Beck Orchard Map | total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Church Lane Map | total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
March 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
28
49.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
7
12.3%
Public Order
6
10.5%
Other Theft
5
8.8%
Shoplifting
3
5.3%
Drug Offences
2
3.5%
Robbery
2
3.5%
Anti-social Behaviour
2
3.5%
Burglary
1
1.8%
Vehicle Crime
1
1.8%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_up +78.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +850.0%
12m Rolling Trendtrending_up +10.8%
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 0 local authorities in England & Wales.
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