Crime Rate in Druridge Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Druridge Bay

The total recorded crimes in Druridge Bay, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Druridge Bay crime rate of 22.67 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 Druridge Bay, encompassing approximately 4,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Druridge Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chibburn Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Simonside Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Prison with total crimes: 11

How safe is Druridge Bay?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Druridge Bay reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 656 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Druridge Bay witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Druridge Bay experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 655 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Druridge Bay witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Druridge Bay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Druridge Bay has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 22.67 ranking 4th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Druridge Bay crimes were 656. The crime rate of Druridge Bay in 2024 was 144.39 (year) or 12.03 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Druridge Bay were around 655 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.17 (year) or 12.01 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Druridge Bay)CrimesRank (Druridge Bay)CrimesRank (Druridge Bay)
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
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
Cramlington East49 29635 26748 16
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

Druridge Bay 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20259
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
August 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202519
May 202537
April 202524
March 202530
February 202527
January 202523
December 202429
November 202424
October 202415
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 202511
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Druridge Bay in July 2025

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

1. Chibburn Avenue (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Simonside Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. De Merley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grangewood (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitefield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Woodside Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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