Crime Rate in Alnwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alnwick

The total recorded crimes in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alnwick crime rate of 8.77 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Alnwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 8
  • A1068 with total crimes: 7
  • Cawledge View with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Alnwick has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 8.77 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North97 41,595 21,448 2
College107 21,479 31,237 3
Cramlington Village76 61,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central88 51,247 41,131 5
Newsham73 101,041 61,008 7
Druridge Bay75 7656 21655 22
Hirst75 9951 8970 8
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh75 8613 27689 20
Cowpen69 12904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West71 11674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East48 20849 10839 13
Bedlington East58 16718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster65 14835 11730 17
Isabella59 15781 12844 12
Bedlington Central67 13767 13688 21
Sleekburn45 21641 23778 14
Wensleydale51 18718 14460 33
Bothal31 31577 30750 15
Cramlington East57 17635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires24 43687 16571 27
Rothbury34 27685 17621 24
Cramlington West44 22654 22707 18
Amble31 33676 18707 19
Holywell50 19663 20615 25
Choppington39 25636 25631 23
Hexham Central with Acomb41 23541 32475 31
Prudhoe South38 26639 24585 26
Pegswood40 24551 31381 36
Ponteland North22 47421 36546 28
Lynemouth24 41604 28535 29
Berwick East34 28443 35354 38
Berwick North32 29578 29518 30
Longhorsley32 30350 42333 43
Haltwhistle26 38402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton Delaval31 32476 33434 35
Bywell29 35369 40444 34
Haydon and Hadrian25 40444 34349 39
Haydon29 34403 37309 45
Prudhoe North27 36294 49220 55
Plessey25 39336 43359 37
Stakeford27 37324 44266 49
Hartley23 45375 39335 42
Cramlington Eastfield24 42268 52344 40
Wooler23 44299 47341 41
Hexham East21 48363 41325 44
Amble West with Warkworth16 52301 45267 48
Cramlington North18 50161 61289 46
Berwick West with Ord17 51300 46261 50
Ponteland East and Stannington22 46292 50287 47
Morpeth Kirkhill13 59297 48244 52
Bedlington West18 49187 59198 59
Cramlington South East13 58232 54256 51
Ponteland West16 53282 51239 53
South Blyth12 60247 53203 56
Bamburgh16 54200 57226 54
Bellingham15 55224 55200 58
Morpeth Stobhill14 57205 56201 57
South Tynedale15 56190 58144 62
Shilbottle8 63186 60174 60
Hexham West6 65105 65147 61
Humshaugh9 61116 6499 64
Corbridge9 62150 6279 66
Longhoughton6 64138 63116 63
Ponteland South with Heddon5 6686 6682 65

Alnwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202524
January 202515
December 202426
November 202435
October 202423
September 202432
August 202438
July 202429
June 202440
May 202434
April 202428

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202515
December 202413
November 202417
October 202428
September 202438
August 202431
July 202431
June 202450
May 202436
April 202424

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 202418

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Alnwick in March 2025

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

1. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. A1068 (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
3. Cawledge View (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pottergate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
5. B6346 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Clayport Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Alnwick Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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