Crime Rate in Newbiggin Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbiggin Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Newbiggin Central and East, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbiggin Central and East crime rate of 11.46 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 Newbiggin Central and East, encompassing approximately 5,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Newbiggin Central and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Woodhorn Farm with total crimes: 6
  • Allan Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Newbiggin Central and East?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Newbiggin Central and East reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 849 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbiggin Central and East witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Newbiggin Central and East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 839 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbiggin Central and East witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newbiggin Central and East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newbiggin Central and East has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 11.46 ranking 15th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Newbiggin Central and East crimes were 849. The crime rate of Newbiggin Central and East in 2024 was 147.45 (year) or 12.29 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbiggin Central and East were around 839 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.71 (year) or 12.14 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbiggin Central and East)CrimesRank (Newbiggin Central and East)CrimesRank (Newbiggin Central and East)
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
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
Haydon42 34403 37309 45
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

Newbiggin Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202512
January 20251
December 20249
November 202425
October 202422
September 202411
August 202422

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202511
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 202513
January 202517
December 20249
November 202416
October 202413
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202513
April 202512
March 202517
February 20256
January 20258
December 202427
November 202410
October 202417
September 202414
August 202423

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newbiggin Central and East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newbiggin Central and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Woodhorn Farm (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Allan Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Aqua Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. East Lea (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Front Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Grasmere Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Sandridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Emmerson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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