Crime Rate in Bamburgh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bamburgh

The total recorded crimes in Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bamburgh crime rate of 42.68 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 Bamburgh, encompassing approximately 304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Bamburgh Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Meadows with total crimes: 3
  • Dunstan View with total crimes: 2
  • Nursery Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bamburgh?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Bamburgh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 200 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bamburgh recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Bamburgh had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 226 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bamburgh recorded fewer crimes than 53 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Northumberland, Bamburgh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bamburgh Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Bamburgh has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 42.68 ranking 28th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Bamburgh crimes were 200. The crime rate of Bamburgh in 2024 was 656.60 (year) or 54.72 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bamburgh were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 741.96 (year) or 61.83 (month) ranking 54 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bamburgh)CrimesRank (Bamburgh)CrimesRank (Bamburgh)
Croft48 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North39 31,595 21,448 2
Cramlington Village40 21,001 71,170 4
College27 51,479 31,237 3
Ashington Central17 191,247 41,131 5
Haydon and Hadrian28 4444 34349 39
Alnwick27 61,167 51,060 6
Newsham19 161,041 61,008 7
Hirst27 7951 8970 8
Amble25 8676 18707 19
Cowpen21 13904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West25 9674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East15 23849 10839 13
Bedlington Central23 10767 13688 21
Bedlington East6 49718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster22 12835 11730 17
Druridge Bay22 11656 21655 22
Isabella17 20781 12844 12
Sleekburn19 14641 23778 14
Wensleydale15 22718 14460 33
Bothal12 32577 30750 15
Seghill with Seaton Delaval19 15476 33434 35
Cramlington East17 17635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires3 62687 16571 27
Rothbury8 40685 17621 24
Cramlington West15 24654 22707 18
Berwick North17 18578 29518 30
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh8 42613 27689 20
Holywell14 26663 20615 25
Berwick West with Ord15 21300 46261 50
Choppington7 45636 25631 23
Prudhoe South12 30639 24585 26
Hexham Central with Acomb15 25541 32475 31
Lynemouth13 27604 28535 29
Ponteland North5 60421 36546 28
Pegswood13 29551 31381 36
Haydon12 31403 37309 45
Haltwhistle5 53402 38465 32
Bywell12 33369 40444 34
South Blyth10 34247 53203 56
Berwick East3 63443 35354 38
South Tynedale10 35190 58144 62
Ponteland West10 36282 51239 53
Plessey5 58336 43359 37
Hartley10 37375 39335 42
Stakeford9 38324 44266 49
Bellingham9 39224 55200 58
Cramlington Eastfield4 61268 52344 40
Wooler5 50299 47341 41
Hexham East8 41363 41325 44
Longhorsley8 43350 42333 43
Prudhoe North8 44294 49220 55
Amble West with Warkworth7 48301 45267 48
Cramlington North1 65161 61289 46
Corbridge7 46150 6279 66
Ponteland East and Stannington5 59292 50287 47
Shilbottle7 47186 60174 60
Morpeth Kirkhill5 56297 48244 52
Cramlington South East5 52232 54256 51
Bedlington West5 51187 59198 59
Hexham West5 54105 65147 61
Humshaugh5 55116 6499 64
Morpeth Stobhill5 57205 56201 57
LonghoughtonNA NA138 63116 63
Ponteland South with Heddon2 6486 6682 65

Bamburgh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20257
October 20258
September 20255
August 20257
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 202510

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
May 20252

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
March 20253

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
July 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Bamburgh in January 2026

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

1. The Meadows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Dunstan View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Neuk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Crown Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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