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 July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norham and Islandshires crime rate of 1705.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Norham and Islandshires Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatriggs Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space 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 July 2025 the Norham and Islandshires has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 1705.43 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)CrimesRank (Norham and Islandshires)
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
Newbiggin Central and East66 15849 10839 13
Haydon and Hadrian71 10444 34349 39
Bedlington East41 35718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster66 14835 11730 17
Isabella71 11781 12844 12
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

Norham and Islandshires Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202536
May 202512
April 202517
March 20256
February 202519
January 20259
December 202436
November 20248
October 202424
September 202420
August 202428

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20251
April 202515
January 20256
October 20241
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20257
May 202519
April 20258
March 202510
January 202524
December 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20251
February 202513
November 20242
October 20241
August 20246

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Norham and Islandshires in July 2025

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

1. Wheatriggs Avenue (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Well Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
6. Whitton Park (Map)
Total6
Public order6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Norham Green (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Prince Charles Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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