Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.77 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 College, encompassing approximately 94,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-42.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sixth Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Hedley Way with total crimes: 8
  • Fifth Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the College has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)
Croft140 21,841 11,725 1
Alnwick251 11,167 51,060 6
Morpeth North79 81,595 21,448 2
Hirst102 3951 8970 8
Cramlington Village90 51,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central91 41,247 41,131 5
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

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting 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 (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246
June 202434
May 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202523
January 202533
December 202420
November 202421
October 202429
September 202440
August 202418
July 202439
June 202470
May 202445

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202520
December 202410
November 202412
October 202426
September 202412
August 202429
July 202459
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20245
November 202414
October 202418
September 202426
August 202416
July 202426
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248
July 202418
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 202512
February 20255
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations College in May 2025

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

1. Sixth Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Hedley Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fifth Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Seventh Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Ariel Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eighth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Pont Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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