Crime Rate in Northumberland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 2,994 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland crime rate of 9.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1191) incidents (33.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (531) incidents (15.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (277) incidents (32.54% increase)
Northumberland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stott Street with total crimes: 148
  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 30
  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 25

Northumberland Police Info:

Northumbria Police

Northumberland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Alnwick (251 crimes), and the safest, Ponteland South with Heddon (4 crimes), is 247 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Northumberland.

Similarly, the area of Alnwick (234 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Haydon Bridge & Allendale (22 crimes), with a difference of 212 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Northumberland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Alnwick251
Croft140
Hirst102
Ashington Central91
Cramlington Village90

Safest Wards:

Hexham West11
Humshaugh10
Amble West with Warkworth9
Longhoughton7
Ponteland South with Heddon4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Alnwick234
Blyth Town190
Ashington Hirst164
Cramlington Town & Beaconhill152
Ashington West & South135

Safest Areas:

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale30
Darras Hall, Stamfordham & Heddon29
Morpeth South & West25
Longhoughton & Alnmouth24
Haydon Bridge & Allendale22

Northumberland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 676 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202566
March 202576
February 202567
January 202574
December 202440
November 202460
October 202470
September 202439
August 202450
July 202450

A total of 2712 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 246.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 333 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025277
April 2025209
March 2025233
February 2025226
January 2025196
December 2024209
November 2024252
October 2024267
September 2024250
August 2024333
July 2024260

A total of 237 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20259
March 202525
February 202519
January 202522
December 202413
November 202433
October 202419
September 202418
August 202433
July 202421

A total of 720 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202563
March 202575
February 202552
January 202568
December 202469
November 202452
October 202473
September 202465
August 202472
July 202457

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 202413
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 5586 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 507.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 747 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025531
April 2025458
March 2025441
February 2025381
January 2025410
December 2024334
November 2024465
October 2024521
September 2024619
August 2024679
July 2024747

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 202417
July 202411

A total of 2359 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 214.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025223
April 2025236
March 2025218
February 2025172
January 2025174
December 2024147
November 2024207
October 2024219
September 2024241
August 2024243
July 2024279

A total of 2735 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 248.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 359 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025183
April 2025197
March 2025205
February 2025228
January 2025222
December 2024184
November 2024244
October 2024283
September 2024302
August 2024359
July 2024328

A total of 10477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 952.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1191 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251191
April 2025893
March 2025990
February 2025802
January 2025884
December 20241002
November 2024925
October 2024925
September 2024902
August 2024926
July 20241037

A total of 1631 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025167
April 2025144
March 2025143
February 2025130
January 2025137
December 2024148
November 2024134
October 2024143
September 2024154
August 2024133
July 2024198

A total of 1128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 202588
March 202594
February 202577
January 202598
December 2024100
November 2024103
October 202492
September 2024125
August 2024107
July 2024122

A total of 786 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202559
March 202567
February 202563
January 202580
December 202483
November 202463
October 202479
September 202460
August 202488
July 202463

A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 202420
July 202414

High Crime Locations Northumberland in May 2025

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

1. Stott Street (Map)
Total148
Violence and sexual offences148
2. Ferry Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft3
Other crime3
3. Howburn Court (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
4. Ashington Bus Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
5. Catcleugh Walk (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1

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