Crime Rate in Haydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haydon

The total recorded crimes in Haydon, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haydon crime rate of 4.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Haydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Jubilee Estate with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Northumberland.

    • 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 areas in the Northumberland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Haydon has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haydon)CrimesRank (Haydon)CrimesRank (Haydon)
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
Druridge Bay103 4656 21655 22
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
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

Haydon 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202514
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 202522
December 202415
November 20247
October 202419
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
October 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
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

High Crime Locations Haydon in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jubilee Estate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Holmdale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lesbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Heron Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grebe Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Norham Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Rothley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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