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 March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norham and Islandshires crime rate of 620.16 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Norham and Islandshires Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Cuthberts Square with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Norham and Islandshires has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 620.16 ranking 43th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)CrimesRank (Northumberland)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North97 41,595 21,448 2
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
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

Norham and Islandshires Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 202524
December 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202415
July 202426
June 202414
May 202420
April 20246

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 202414
April 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202519
January 20259
December 202436
November 20248
October 202424
September 202420
August 202428
July 202438
June 202466
May 202436
April 202423

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
October 20241
September 202412
August 20246
July 202417
June 20246
May 202414
April 20248

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Norham and Islandshires in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Cuthberts Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chare Ends (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Bride'S Brae (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shoreswood Loan (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Island View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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