Crime Rate in Isabella: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isabella

The total recorded crimes in Isabella, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isabella crime rate of 5.73 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 Isabella, encompassing approximately 12,227 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Isabella Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelley Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Newsham Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Isabella?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Isabella reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 781 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Isabella witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Isabella experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 844 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Isabella witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Isabella Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Isabella has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.73 ranking 12th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Isabella crimes were 781. The crime rate of Isabella in 2024 was 63.88 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Isabella were around 844 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.03 (year) or 5.75 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Isabella)CrimesRank (Isabella)CrimesRank (Isabella)
Croft140 21,841 11,725 1
Alnwick251 11,167 51,060 6
Morpeth North79 81,595 21,448 2
College73 91,479 31,237 3
Hirst102 3951 8970 8
Cramlington Village90 51,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central91 41,247 41,131 5
Newsham50 221,041 61,008 7
Druridge Bay85 6656 21655 22
Bedlington Central81 7767 13688 21
Cowpen58 16904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin West34 36674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East40 31849 10839 13
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh71 10613 27689 20
Bedlington East40 32718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster63 13835 11730 17
Cramlington West70 11654 22707 18
Sleekburn57 18641 23778 14
Wensleydale47 26718 14460 33
Holywell61 14663 20615 25
Bothal59 15577 30750 15
Cramlington East48 24635 26748 16
Norham and Islandshires42 29687 16571 27
Rothbury40 34685 17621 24
Seghill with Seaton Delaval58 17476 33434 35
Amble32 37676 18707 19
Longhorsley55 19350 42333 43
Haltwhistle53 20402 38465 32
Hexham Central with Acomb51 21541 32475 31
Choppington47 25636 25631 23
Berwick North49 23578 29518 30
Prudhoe South46 27639 24585 26
Ponteland North24 52421 36546 28
Lynemouth40 30604 28535 29
Haydon and Hadrian44 28444 34349 39
Pegswood27 44551 31381 36
Bywell40 33369 40444 34
Berwick East28 41443 35354 38
Haydon40 35403 37309 45
Plessey30 38336 43359 37
Hartley27 43375 39335 42
Cramlington South East29 39232 54256 51
Cramlington Eastfield25 48268 52344 40
Stakeford29 40324 44266 49
Wooler27 42299 47341 41
Hexham East24 51363 41325 44
Amble West with Warkworth9 64301 45267 48
Ponteland East and Stannington26 45292 50287 47
Cramlington North17 56161 61289 46
Berwick West with Ord26 46300 46261 50
Bedlington West25 47187 59198 59
Morpeth Kirkhill21 55297 48244 52
Prudhoe North17 57294 49220 55
Ponteland West25 49282 51239 53
Bellingham25 50224 55200 58
South Blyth23 54247 53203 56
Corbridge23 53150 6279 66
Bamburgh15 60200 57226 54
Morpeth Stobhill16 58205 56201 57
South Tynedale16 59190 58144 62
Shilbottle11 61186 60174 60
Hexham West11 62105 65147 61
Longhoughton7 65138 63116 63
Humshaugh10 63116 6499 64
Ponteland South with Heddon4 6686 6682 65

Isabella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 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 (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202530
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202424
October 202423
September 202419
August 202421
July 202428
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202415
July 202414
June 202426
May 202424

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Isabella in May 2025

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

1. Shelley Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newsham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Charlton Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Robert Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fourteenth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Victoria Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Third Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Marlow Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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