Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 1.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fifth Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Hedley Way with total crimes: 15
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the College has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North97 41,595 21,448 2
Alnwick104 31,167 51,060 6
Cramlington Village76 61,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central88 51,247 41,131 5
Newsham73 101,041 61,008 7
Druridge Bay75 7656 21655 22
Hirst75 9951 8970 8
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh75 8613 27689 20
Cowpen69 12904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West71 11674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East48 20849 10839 13
Bedlington East58 16718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster65 14835 11730 17
Isabella59 15781 12844 12
Bedlington Central67 13767 13688 21
Sleekburn45 21641 23778 14
Wensleydale51 18718 14460 33
Bothal31 31577 30750 15
Cramlington East57 17635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires24 43687 16571 27
Rothbury34 27685 17621 24
Cramlington West44 22654 22707 18
Amble31 33676 18707 19
Holywell50 19663 20615 25
Choppington39 25636 25631 23
Hexham Central with Acomb41 23541 32475 31
Prudhoe South38 26639 24585 26
Pegswood40 24551 31381 36
Ponteland North22 47421 36546 28
Lynemouth24 41604 28535 29
Berwick East34 28443 35354 38
Berwick North32 29578 29518 30
Longhorsley32 30350 42333 43
Haltwhistle26 38402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton Delaval31 32476 33434 35
Bywell29 35369 40444 34
Haydon and Hadrian25 40444 34349 39
Haydon29 34403 37309 45
Prudhoe North27 36294 49220 55
Plessey25 39336 43359 37
Stakeford27 37324 44266 49
Hartley23 45375 39335 42
Cramlington Eastfield24 42268 52344 40
Wooler23 44299 47341 41
Hexham East21 48363 41325 44
Amble West with Warkworth16 52301 45267 48
Cramlington North18 50161 61289 46
Berwick West with Ord17 51300 46261 50
Ponteland East and Stannington22 46292 50287 47
Morpeth Kirkhill13 59297 48244 52
Bedlington West18 49187 59198 59
Cramlington South East13 58232 54256 51
Ponteland West16 53282 51239 53
South Blyth12 60247 53203 56
Bamburgh16 54200 57226 54
Bellingham15 55224 55200 58
Morpeth Stobhill14 57205 56201 57
South Tynedale15 56190 58144 62
Shilbottle8 63186 60174 60
Hexham West6 65105 65147 61
Humshaugh9 61116 6499 64
Corbridge9 62150 6279 66
Longhoughton6 64138 63116 63
Ponteland South with Heddon5 6686 6682 65

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 20245
November 202414
October 202418
September 202426
August 202416
July 202426
June 202440
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202520
December 202410
November 202412
October 202426
September 202412
August 202429
July 202459
June 202436
May 202421
April 202442

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248
July 202418
June 202438
May 202418
April 202411

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Fifth Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Hedley Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pont Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Bolam Drive (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
7. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Sixth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Pembroke Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Simonburn Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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