Crime Rate in Northumberland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 2,978 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland crime rate of 9.29 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 320,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1084) incidents (1.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (632) incidents (29.24% increase)
  • Public order: (260) incidents (4.42% increase)
Northumberland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 42
  • Bardon Mill with total crimes: 42
  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 34

Northumberland Police Info:

Northumbria Police

Northumberland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Croft (153 crimes), and the safest, Humshaugh (4 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Northumberland.

Similarly, the area of Blyth Town (182 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Morpeth South & West (20 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Northumberland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Croft153
Alnwick110
Morpeth North105
Druridge Bay103
Hirst95

Safest Wards:

Longhoughton11
Corbridge11
Hexham West8
Ponteland South with Heddon8
Humshaugh4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Blyth Town182
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston153
Ashington Hirst148
Blyth Cowpen135
Ashington West & South131

Safest Areas:

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale25
Ponteland23
Haydon Bridge & Allendale21
Blyth South21
Morpeth South & West20

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 1084 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 632 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1063 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (489 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1191 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (531 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (893 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (458 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (990 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (441 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 802 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 381 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (884 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (410 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1002 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 334 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (925 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (465 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (925 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (521 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 720 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202594
May 202581
April 202559
March 202567
February 202563
January 202580
December 202483
November 202463
October 202479

A total of 2228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 222.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025222
June 2025260
May 2025183
April 2025197
March 2025205
February 2025228
January 2025222
December 2024184
November 2024244
October 2024283

A total of 2386 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 238.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 277 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025251
June 2025266
May 2025277
April 2025209
March 2025233
February 2025226
January 2025196
December 2024209
November 2024252
October 2024267

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 202413

A total of 684 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202577
May 202574
April 202563
March 202575
February 202552
January 202568
December 202469
November 202452
October 202473

A total of 212 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202526
May 202525
April 20259
March 202525
February 202519
January 202522
December 202413
November 202433
October 202419

A total of 4662 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 466.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 632 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025632
June 2025489
May 2025531
April 2025458
March 2025441
February 2025381
January 2025410
December 2024334
November 2024465
October 2024521

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412

A total of 2105 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 210.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025260
June 2025249
May 2025223
April 2025236
March 2025218
February 2025172
January 2025174
December 2024147
November 2024207
October 2024219

A total of 9759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 975.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251084
June 20251063
May 20251191
April 2025893
March 2025990
February 2025802
January 2025884
December 20241002
November 2024925
October 2024925

A total of 1452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 145.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025142
June 2025164
May 2025167
April 2025144
March 2025143
February 2025130
January 2025137
December 2024148
November 2024134
October 2024143

A total of 983 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 2025106
May 2025122
April 202588
March 202594
February 202577
January 202598
December 2024100
November 2024103
October 202492

A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414

A total of 705 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202586
May 202584
April 202566
March 202576
February 202567
January 202574
December 202440
November 202460
October 202470

High Crime Locations Northumberland in July 2025

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

1. Ferry Road (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Other theft3
2. Bardon Mill (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Possession of weapons6
3. Howburn Court (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
5. Rosehill (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery6
Burglary6
6. Wheatriggs Avenue (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18

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