Crime Rate in Croft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft

The total recorded crimes in Croft, Northumberland, UK in January 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft crime rate of 2.53 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 Croft, encompassing approximately 18,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-64.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Croft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 5
  • Back Croft Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Croft?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Croft reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 1,841 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Croft witnessed more crimes than 65 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Croft experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 1,725 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Croft witnessed more crimes than 65 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Croft Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Croft has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.69 ranking 1th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Croft crimes were 1,841. The crime rate of Croft in 2024 was 97.19 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croft were around 1,725 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.06 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Croft)CrimesRank (Croft)CrimesRank (Croft)
Morpeth North39 31,595 21,448 2
Cramlington Village40 21,001 71,170 4
College27 51,479 31,237 3
Ashington Central17 191,247 41,131 5
Haydon and Hadrian28 4444 34349 39
Alnwick27 61,167 51,060 6
Newsham19 161,041 61,008 7
Hirst27 7951 8970 8
Amble25 8676 18707 19
Cowpen21 13904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West25 9674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East15 23849 10839 13
Bedlington Central23 10767 13688 21
Bedlington East6 49718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster22 12835 11730 17
Druridge Bay22 11656 21655 22
Isabella17 20781 12844 12
Sleekburn19 14641 23778 14
Wensleydale15 22718 14460 33
Bothal12 32577 30750 15
Seghill with Seaton Delaval19 15476 33434 35
Cramlington East17 17635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires3 62687 16571 27
Rothbury8 40685 17621 24
Cramlington West15 24654 22707 18
Berwick North17 18578 29518 30
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh8 42613 27689 20
Holywell14 26663 20615 25
Berwick West with Ord15 21300 46261 50
Choppington7 45636 25631 23
Prudhoe South12 30639 24585 26
Hexham Central with Acomb15 25541 32475 31
Lynemouth13 27604 28535 29
Ponteland North5 60421 36546 28
Bamburgh13 28200 57226 54
Pegswood13 29551 31381 36
Haydon12 31403 37309 45
Haltwhistle5 53402 38465 32
Bywell12 33369 40444 34
South Blyth10 34247 53203 56
Berwick East3 63443 35354 38
South Tynedale10 35190 58144 62
Ponteland West10 36282 51239 53
Plessey5 58336 43359 37
Hartley10 37375 39335 42
Stakeford9 38324 44266 49
Bellingham9 39224 55200 58
Cramlington Eastfield4 61268 52344 40
Wooler5 50299 47341 41
Hexham East8 41363 41325 44
Longhorsley8 43350 42333 43
Prudhoe North8 44294 49220 55
Amble West with Warkworth7 48301 45267 48
Cramlington North1 65161 61289 46
Corbridge7 46150 6279 66
Ponteland East and Stannington5 59292 50287 47
Shilbottle7 47186 60174 60
Morpeth Kirkhill5 56297 48244 52
Cramlington South East5 52232 54256 51
Bedlington West5 51187 59198 59
Hexham West5 54105 65147 61
Humshaugh5 55116 6499 64
Morpeth Stobhill5 57205 56201 57
LonghoughtonNA NA138 63116 63
Ponteland South with Heddon2 6486 6682 65

Croft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202550
November 202529
October 202537
September 202538
August 202545
July 202543
June 202535
May 202540
April 202542
March 202554
February 202529

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202519
November 202517
October 202511
September 202530
August 202515
July 202521
June 202519
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 351 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202521
November 202522
October 202519
September 202526
August 202540
July 202534
June 202534
May 202529
April 202536
March 202536
February 202543

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20259
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 202510
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202519
November 202510
October 20256
September 202512
August 202512
July 202518
June 202512
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 202513
October 202514
September 20257
August 202512
July 20259
June 20256
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20258
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20256
October 20259
September 20255
August 20256
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20252
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 202511
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 202511
October 20256
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
June 20251
May 20252

High Crime Locations Croft in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Oxford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Back Croft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B1328 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Edward Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gatacre Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grieve Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
10. Bondicar Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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