Crime Rate in Prudhoe South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prudhoe South

The total recorded crimes in Prudhoe South, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prudhoe South crime rate of 8.46 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 Prudhoe South, encompassing approximately 6,382 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Prudhoe South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Biverfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Oakfield Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Prudhoe South?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Prudhoe South reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 639 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prudhoe South witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Prudhoe South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 585 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prudhoe South witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prudhoe South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Prudhoe South has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 8.46 ranking 22th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Prudhoe South crimes were 639. The crime rate of Prudhoe South in 2024 was 100.11 (year) or 8.34 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prudhoe South were around 585 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.65 (year) or 7.64 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prudhoe South)CrimesRank (Prudhoe South)CrimesRank (Prudhoe South)
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
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
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

Prudhoe South 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 202417
October 202411
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202531
May 202522
April 202519
March 202512
February 202513
January 202520
December 202418
November 202423
October 202418
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Prudhoe South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Prudhoe South postcode area is presented below.

1. Biverfield Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Oakfield Terrace (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
3. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. The Copse (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B6395 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wesley Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Guardswood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Wylam Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Adderlane Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Locomotive Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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