Crime Rate in Morpeth North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morpeth North

The total recorded crimes in Morpeth North, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morpeth North crime rate of 9.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Morpeth North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Northumberland.

    • 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 areas in the Northumberland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Morpeth North has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 9.20 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morpeth North)CrimesRank (Morpeth North)CrimesRank (Morpeth North)
Croft140 21,841 11,725 1
Alnwick251 11,167 51,060 6
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
Isabella70 12781 12844 12
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

Morpeth North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 20247
September 202413
August 202424
July 202422
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514
January 202512
December 202413
November 202418
October 202412
September 202410
August 202425
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202514
February 20259
January 202515
December 20247
November 202414
October 202424
September 202414
August 202419
July 202421
June 202452
May 202425

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202539
March 202541
February 202536
January 202543
December 202451
November 202448
October 202445
September 202428
August 202443
July 202449
June 2024110
May 202444

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
May 20246

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202411
November 202413
October 202414
September 202430
August 202424
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Morpeth North in May 2025

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

1. Howburn Court (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Dark Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Whalebone Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Chantry Place (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northumberland Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bennett'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Bracken Ridge (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Bullers Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Abbey View (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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