Crime Rate in Croft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft

The total recorded crimes in Croft, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft crime rate of 8.08 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 Croft, encompassing approximately 18,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (86.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Croft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • B1328 with total crimes: 12
  • Hall Terrace with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Croft has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
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
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

Croft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202418
May 20245
April 202417

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202529
January 202540
December 202432
November 202449
October 202438
September 202450
August 202439
July 202448
June 202482
May 202442
April 202444

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202516
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 202422
August 202432
July 202429
June 202464
May 202444
April 202423

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 202415
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202434
May 20249
April 202418

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 340 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202543
January 202539
December 202426
November 202443
October 202419
September 202429
August 202428
July 202424
June 202424
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202428
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 202511
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Croft in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting25
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B1328 (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hall Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Seaforth Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Hambledon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Laburnum Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cypress Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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