Crime Rate in Northumberland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland, Northumberland in January 2025 are around 2,385 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland crime rate of 7.44 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (884) incidents (-11.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (410) incidents (22.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (222) incidents (20.65% increase)
Northumberland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 45
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hedley Way with total crimes: 21

Northumberland Police Info:

Northumbria Police

Northumberland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Croft (144 crimes), and the safest, Ponteland South with Heddon (3 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Northumberland.

Similarly, the area of Blyth Town (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longhoughton & Alnmouth (7 crimes), with a difference of 201 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Northumberland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Croft144
College105
Morpeth North96
Ashington Central82
Hirst77

Safest Wards:

Hexham West8
Cramlington North7
Humshaugh5
Longhoughton3
Ponteland South with Heddon3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Blyth Town208
Ashington Hirst168
Ashington West & South139
Cramlington Town & Beaconhill112
Blyth Cowpen94

Safest Areas:

Darras Hall, Stamfordham & Heddon17
Haydon Bridge & Allendale17
Blyth South14
Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale13
Longhoughton & Alnmouth7

Northumberland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (902 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (619 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (926 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (679 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1037 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 747 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1888 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1382 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1936 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 242.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 426 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025174
December 2024147
November 2024207
October 2024219
September 2024241
August 2024243
July 2024279
June 2024426

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 202420
July 202414
June 202410

A total of 644 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202469
November 202452
October 202473
September 202465
August 202472
July 202457
June 2024188

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 202417
July 202411
June 202424

A total of 955 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 119.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202598
December 2024100
November 2024103
October 202492
September 2024125
August 2024107
July 2024122
June 2024208

A total of 8489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1061.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1888 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025884
December 20241002
November 2024925
October 2024925
September 2024902
August 2024926
July 20241037
June 20241888

A total of 1389 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 173.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024148
November 2024134
October 2024143
September 2024154
August 2024133
July 2024198
June 2024342

A total of 205 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202413
November 202433
October 202419
September 202418
August 202433
July 202421
June 202446

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 202413
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426

A total of 439 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202574
December 202440
November 202460
October 202470
September 202439
August 202450
July 202450
June 202456

A total of 646 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202580
December 202483
November 202463
October 202479
September 202460
August 202488
July 202463
June 2024130

A total of 5157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 644.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1382 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025410
December 2024334
November 2024465
October 2024521
September 2024619
August 2024679
July 2024747
June 20241382

A total of 2368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 296.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 446 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025222
December 2024184
November 2024244
October 2024283
September 2024302
August 2024359
July 2024328
June 2024446

A total of 2253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 281.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025196
December 2024209
November 2024252
October 2024267
September 2024250
August 2024333
July 2024260
June 2024486

High Crime Locations Northumberland in January 2025

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

1. Howburn Court (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Public order2
3. Hedley Way (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting19
Other theft2
4. B1328 (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Drugs1

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