Crime Rate in Ashington Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashington Central

The total recorded crimes in Ashington Central, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashington Central crime rate of 6.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Ashington Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashington Bus Station with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Ashington Central has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 6.50 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashington Central)CrimesRank (Ashington Central)CrimesRank (Ashington Central)
Croft140 21,841 11,725 1
Alnwick251 11,167 51,060 6
Morpeth North79 81,595 21,448 2
College73 91,479 31,237 3
Hirst102 3951 8970 8
Cramlington Village90 51,001 71,170 4
Newsham50 221,041 61,008 7
Druridge Bay85 6656 21655 22
Bedlington Central81 7767 13688 21
Cowpen58 16904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West34 36674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East40 31849 10839 13
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh71 10613 27689 20
Bedlington East40 32718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster63 13835 11730 17
Cramlington West70 11654 22707 18
Isabella70 12781 12844 12
Sleekburn57 18641 23778 14
Wensleydale47 26718 14460 33
Holywell61 14663 20615 25
Bothal59 15577 30750 15
Cramlington East48 24635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires42 29687 16571 27
Rothbury40 34685 17621 24
Seghill with Seaton Delaval58 17476 33434 35
Amble32 37676 18707 19
Longhorsley55 19350 42333 43
Haltwhistle53 20402 38465 32
Hexham Central with Acomb51 21541 32475 31
Choppington47 25636 25631 23
Berwick North49 23578 29518 30
Prudhoe South46 27639 24585 26
Ponteland North24 52421 36546 28
Lynemouth40 30604 28535 29
Haydon and Hadrian44 28444 34349 39
Pegswood27 44551 31381 36
Bywell40 33369 40444 34
Berwick East28 41443 35354 38
Haydon40 35403 37309 45
Plessey30 38336 43359 37
Hartley27 43375 39335 42
Cramlington South East29 39232 54256 51
Cramlington Eastfield25 48268 52344 40
Stakeford29 40324 44266 49
Wooler27 42299 47341 41
Hexham East24 51363 41325 44
Amble West with Warkworth9 64301 45267 48
Ponteland East and Stannington26 45292 50287 47
Cramlington North17 56161 61289 46
Berwick West with Ord26 46300 46261 50
Bedlington West25 47187 59198 59
Morpeth Kirkhill21 55297 48244 52
Prudhoe North17 57294 49220 55
Ponteland West25 49282 51239 53
Bellingham25 50224 55200 58
South Blyth23 54247 53203 56
Corbridge23 53150 6279 66
Bamburgh15 60200 57226 54
Morpeth Stobhill16 58205 56201 57
South Tynedale16 59190 58144 62
Shilbottle11 61186 60174 60
Hexham West11 62105 65147 61
Longhoughton7 65138 63116 63
Humshaugh10 63116 6499 64
Ponteland South with Heddon4 6686 6682 65

Ashington Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202531
February 20259
January 202530
December 202420
November 202421
October 202435
September 202433
August 202426
July 202438
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202441
July 202418
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202514
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202418
September 202428
August 202423
July 202429
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Ashington Central in May 2025

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

1. Ashington Bus Station (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Acacia Terrace (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bamburgh Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cavendish Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Laburnum Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Poplar Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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