Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Northumberland, UK in January 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.29 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 College, encompassing approximately 94,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-60.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fifth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Sixth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Brinkburn Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is College?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, College reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 1,479 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, College witnessed more crimes than 63 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, College experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 1,237 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, College witnessed more crimes than 63 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

College Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the College has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 5th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total College crimes were 1,479. The crime rate of College in 2024 was 15.65 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in College were around 1,237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.56 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)
Croft48 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North39 31,595 21,448 2
Cramlington Village40 21,001 71,170 4
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
Bamburgh13 28200 57226 54
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

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202528
November 202534
October 202537
September 202544
August 202543
July 202529
June 202532
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202523

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20255
October 202510
September 20259
August 202510
July 202511
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20256
November 202511
October 202547
September 20259
August 20258
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
September 20258
August 202518
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202510
November 20258
October 202512
September 202512
August 202513
July 20256
June 202516
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20257
August 20253
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20258
November 202512
October 20259
September 202514
August 202511
July 202511
June 202520
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 202512
February 20255

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

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations College in January 2026

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

1. Fifth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Sixth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Brinkburn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Seventh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. College Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ruskin Avenue (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Ancroft Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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