Crime Rate in Morpeth North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morpeth North

The total recorded crimes in Morpeth North, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morpeth North crime rate of 11.29 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 Morpeth North, encompassing approximately 8,588 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Morpeth North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 42
  • Chantry Place with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Morpeth North?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Morpeth North reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 1,595 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Morpeth North witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 65 other cities.

    • In 2023, Morpeth North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 1,448 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Morpeth North witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 65 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Morpeth North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Morpeth North has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 11.29 ranking 4th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Morpeth North crimes were 1,595. The crime rate of Morpeth North in 2024 was 185.70 (year) or 15.48 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morpeth North were around 1,448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.59 (year) or 14.05 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
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

Morpeth North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 202512
December 202413
November 202418
October 202412
September 202410
August 202425
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 20247
November 202414
October 202424
September 202414
August 202419
July 202421
June 202452
May 202425
April 202424

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202536
January 202543
December 202451
November 202448
October 202445
September 202428
August 202443
July 202449
June 2024110
May 202444
April 202447

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 20247
September 202413
August 202424
July 202422
June 202442
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202411
November 202413
October 202414
September 202430
August 202424
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
May 20246
April 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Morpeth North in March 2025

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

1. Howburn Court (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order11
Drugs6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Chantry Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Lumsden'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
5. Copper Chare (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Staithes Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Whalebone Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Cottinglea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dark Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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