Crime Rate in Cramlington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cramlington East

The total recorded crimes in Cramlington East, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cramlington East crime rate of 3.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cramlington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Coanwood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Tindale Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cramlington East has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North97 41,595 21,448 2
College107 21,479 31,237 3
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
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

Cramlington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202517
January 202528
December 202425
November 202416
October 202416
September 202419
August 202422
July 202424
June 202442
May 202427
April 202422

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202417
August 20245
July 202413
June 202430
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cramlington East in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Coanwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Tindale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hawthorn Villas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hastings Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Winshields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Weldon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gladwell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Tangmere Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. B1326 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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