Crime Rate in Cramlington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cramlington East

The total recorded crimes in Cramlington East, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cramlington East crime rate of 3.08 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 Cramlington East, encompassing approximately 15,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Cramlington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Reedswood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • B1326 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cramlington East?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Cramlington East reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 635 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cramlington East witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Cramlington East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 748 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cramlington East witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cramlington East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cramlington East has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 29th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Cramlington East crimes were 635. The crime rate of Cramlington East in 2024 was 39.90 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cramlington East were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.00 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cramlington East)CrimesRank (Cramlington East)CrimesRank (Cramlington East)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
Alnwick110 21,167 51,060 6
College86 71,479 31,237 3
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
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

Cramlington East 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202532
May 202528
April 202521
March 202533
February 202517
January 202528
December 202425
November 202416
October 202416
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cramlington East in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Reedswood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B1326 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Northumbrian Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Tindale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fernley Villas (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Barrasford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coanwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brownrigg Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Tangmere Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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