Crime Rate in Cramlington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cramlington North

The total recorded crimes in Cramlington North, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cramlington North crime rate of 1.46 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 North, encompassing approximately 11,638 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cramlington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldthorpe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Yarmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Cheadle Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cramlington North?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Cramlington North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 161 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cramlington North recorded fewer crimes than 60 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Cramlington North had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 289 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cramlington North recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Northumberland, Cramlington North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cramlington North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cramlington North has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 56th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Cramlington North crimes were 161. The crime rate of Cramlington North in 2024 was 13.83 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 61 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cramlington North were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.83 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 46 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cramlington North)CrimesRank (Cramlington North)CrimesRank (Cramlington North)
Croft140 21,841 11,725 1
Alnwick251 11,167 51,060 6
Morpeth North79 81,595 21,448 2
College73 91,479 31,237 3
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
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

Cramlington North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20248

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cramlington North in May 2025

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

1. Goldthorpe Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Yarmouth Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Cheadle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Denby Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. A192 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Silverdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ilford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Yardley Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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