Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hedley Way with total crimes: 14
  • Debdon Road with total crimes: 10
  • Milburn Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the College has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 0.23 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
Alnwick110 21,167 51,060 6
Cramlington Village74 91,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central71 121,247 41,131 5
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

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20245
November 202414
October 202418
September 202426
August 202416

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202532
May 202526
April 202545
March 202539
February 202523
January 202533
December 202420
November 202421
October 202429
September 202440
August 202418

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 202512
February 20255
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations College in July 2025

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

1. Hedley Way (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Debdon Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Milburn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Pont Street (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fifth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
7. Falstone Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hesleyside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Simonburn Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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