Crime Rate in Ashington Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashington Central

The total recorded crimes in Ashington Central, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashington Central crime rate of 5.07 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 Ashington Central, encompassing approximately 13,992 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Ashington Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Ashington Bus Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ashington Central?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Ashington Central reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 1,247 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashington Central witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Ashington Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 1,131 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashington Central witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ashington Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashington Central has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.07 ranking 12th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Ashington Central crimes were 1,247. The crime rate of Ashington Central in 2024 was 89.12 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashington Central were around 1,131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.83 (year) or 6.74 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashington Central)CrimesRank (Ashington Central)CrimesRank (Ashington Central)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
Alnwick110 21,167 51,060 6
College86 71,479 31,237 3
Cramlington Village74 91,001 71,170 4
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

Ashington Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202519
April 202512
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202441

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202530
April 202524
March 202531
February 20259
January 202530
December 202420
November 202421
October 202435
September 202433
August 202426

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202513
April 20255
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202418
September 202428
August 202423

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ashington Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Ashington Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cavendish Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Acacia Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Laburnum Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Poplar Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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