Crime Rate in Norham and Islandshires: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norham and Islandshires

The total recorded crimes in Norham and Islandshires, Northumberland, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norham and Islandshires crime rate of 1085.27 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 Norham and Islandshires, encompassing approximately 38 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Norham and Islandshires Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatriggs Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • B6525 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Norham and Islandshires?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Norham and Islandshires reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 687 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norham and Islandshires witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Norham and Islandshires experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 571 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norham and Islandshires witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norham and Islandshires Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norham and Islandshires has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1085.27 ranking 29th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Norham and Islandshires crimes were 687. The crime rate of Norham and Islandshires in 2024 was 17751.94 (year) or 1479.33 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norham and Islandshires were around 571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14754.52 (year) or 1229.54 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)
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
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
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

Norham and Islandshires Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 20256
February 202519
January 20259
December 202436
November 20248
October 202424
September 202420
August 202428
July 202438
June 202466
May 202436

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202510
January 202524
December 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202415
July 202426
June 202414
May 202420

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 202414

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
January 20256
October 20241
September 202412
August 20246
July 202417
June 20246
May 202414

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 202513
November 20242
October 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20246
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Norham and Islandshires in May 2025

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

1. Wheatriggs Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. B6525 (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norham Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bride'S Brae (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Oxford Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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