Crime Rate in Alnwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alnwick

The total recorded crimes in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alnwick crime rate of 9.27 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 Alnwick, encompassing approximately 11,861 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alnwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Cawledge View with total crimes: 8
  • Alnwick Bus Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Alnwick?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Alnwick reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 1,167 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alnwick witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Alnwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 1,060 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alnwick witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Northumberland, Alnwick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Alnwick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alnwick has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 9.27 ranking 2th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Alnwick crimes were 1,167. The crime rate of Alnwick in 2024 was 98.38 (year) or 8.20 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alnwick were around 1,060 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.36 (year) or 7.45 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alnwick)CrimesRank (Alnwick)CrimesRank (Alnwick)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
College86 71,479 31,237 3
Cramlington Village74 91,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central71 121,247 41,131 5
Druridge Bay103 4656 21655 22
Hirst95 5951 8970 8
Newsham55 211,041 61,008 7
Cowpen89 6904 9910 9
Bedlington Central77 8767 13688 21
Seaton with Newbiggin West59 19674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East66 15849 10839 13
Haydon and Hadrian71 10444 34349 39
Bedlington East41 35718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster66 14835 11730 17
Isabella71 11781 12844 12
Norham and Islandshires66 13687 16571 27
Sleekburn64 16641 23778 14
Wensleydale42 33718 14460 33
Bothal50 28577 30750 15
Cramlington East49 29635 26748 16
Rothbury42 32685 17621 24
Choppington63 17636 25631 23
Cramlington West53 25654 22707 18
Amble56 20676 18707 19
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh62 18613 27689 20
Holywell52 26663 20615 25
Prudhoe South54 22639 24585 26
Berwick North54 23578 29518 30
Pegswood53 24551 31381 36
Lynemouth50 27604 28535 29
Ponteland North15 60421 36546 28
Bywell48 30369 40444 34
Hexham Central with Acomb45 31541 32475 31
Haltwhistle29 41402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton Delaval41 36476 33434 35
Haydon42 34403 37309 45
Berwick East40 37443 35354 38
Plessey21 50336 43359 37
Hexham East35 38363 41325 44
Hartley24 44375 39335 42
Stakeford31 39324 44266 49
Cramlington Eastfield25 43268 52344 40
Wooler30 40299 47341 41
Longhorsley27 42350 42333 43
Amble West with Warkworth23 47301 45267 48
Berwick West with Ord24 45300 46261 50
Cramlington North17 55161 61289 46
Ponteland West23 46282 51239 53
Ponteland East and Stannington20 51292 50287 47
Morpeth Kirkhill17 56297 48244 52
Bellingham23 48224 55200 58
Prudhoe North17 53294 49220 55
Bedlington West21 49187 59198 59
Cramlington South East15 58232 54256 51
South Blyth19 52247 53203 56
Bamburgh16 57200 57226 54
Morpeth Stobhill17 54205 56201 57
South Tynedale15 59190 58144 62
Shilbottle14 61186 60174 60
Hexham West8 64105 65147 61
Corbridge11 63150 6279 66
Longhoughton11 62138 63116 63
Humshaugh4 66116 6499 64
Ponteland South with Heddon8 6586 6682 65

Alnwick 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (185 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202536
May 2025185
April 202528
March 202533
February 202524
January 202515
December 202426
November 202435
October 202423
September 202432
August 202438

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202519
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202510
May 202513
April 202522
March 202529
February 202522
January 202515
December 202413
November 202417
October 202428
September 202438
August 202431

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Alnwick in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cawledge View (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alnwick Bus Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Clayport Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A1068 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lisburn Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Clayport Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Sycamore Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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