Crime Rate in Northumberland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Northumberland, encompassing approximately 13,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Northumberland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 5
  • A186 with total crimes: 5
  • Benton Rise with total crimes: 5

How safe is Northumberland?

To understand the safety of Northumberland, we need to analyze Northumberland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Northumberland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 780 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northumberland recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Northumberland had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 819 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northumberland recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, Northumberland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Northumberland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northumberland has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 14th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Northumberland crimes were 780. The crime rate of Northumberland in 2024 was 56.92 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northumberland were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.76 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend172 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon113 91,670 41,651 3
Chirton121 51,755 31,567 4
Whitley Bay148 31,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill139 41,240 81,304 7
Collingwood119 61,590 51,392 6
Valley115 81,368 71,257 8
Tynemouth116 71,168 10966 12
Longbenton91 111,153 111,160 9
Killingworth90 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown83 13952 131,038 10
Monkseaton South103 10796 14812 15
Benton49 181,005 121,002 11
Preston61 15594 18646 18
Weetslade59 16721 17740 16
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
St Mary's20 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North26 19383 19376 20

Northumberland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202520
April 202525
March 202526
February 202523
January 202523
December 202418
November 202419
October 202427
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202517
April 202518
March 202517
February 202520
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 202425

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202517
April 202519
March 202526
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Northumberland in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Northumberland postcode area is presented below.

1. Exeter Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. A186 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Benton Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Calderdale (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Mackley Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxen Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
7. Beechfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Leicester Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. The Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Worthing Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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