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,

  • Bardon Mill with total crimes: 42
  • Ferry Road 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 70.71 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

A total of 1658 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 236.86 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

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 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

A total of 490 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 70.00 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

A total of 1532 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 218.86 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

A total of 6907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 986.71 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

A total of 688 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 98.29 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

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 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

A total of 535 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 76.43 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

A total of 3342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 477.43 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

A total of 1027 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 146.71 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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255

A total of 1517 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 216.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025222
June 2025260
May 2025183
April 2025197
March 2025205
February 2025228
January 2025222

A total of 147 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202526
May 202525
April 20259
March 202525
February 202519
January 202522

High Crime Locations Northumberland in July 2025

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

1. Bardon Mill (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Possession of weapons6
2. Ferry Road (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Other theft3
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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