Crime Rate in Haydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haydon

The total recorded crimes in Haydon, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haydon crime rate of 3.18 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 Haydon, encompassing approximately 9,131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Haydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Jubilee Estate with total crimes: 2
  • Haydon Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Haydon?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Haydon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 403 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haydon recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 65 other cities.

    • In 2023, Haydon had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 309 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haydon recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 65 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haydon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Haydon has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 34th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Haydon crimes were 403. The crime rate of Haydon in 2024 was 44.13 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haydon were around 309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 45 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
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
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

Haydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
October 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 202522
December 202415
November 20247
October 202419
September 202413
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Haydon in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jubilee Estate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Haydon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Bywell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Glenwood (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Blackclose Estate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Hartford Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Lesbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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