WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Ponteland South with Heddon, Northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ponteland South with Heddon, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

6
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Annual Crime Rate

13.07per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,132

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences2
Anti-social Behaviour2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Station Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Eastern Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Marius Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near The Towne Gate Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near Hexham Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Northumberland district.

Local Rank

#2safest in Northumberland

National Safety

Top 1%Safest

City Average

73.15per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

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