Crime Rate in Shilbottle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shilbottle

The total recorded crimes in Shilbottle, Northumberland, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shilbottle crime rate of 6.48 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 Shilbottle, encompassing approximately 154 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Shilbottle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Tree Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Shilbottle?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Shilbottle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 186 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shilbottle recorded fewer crimes than 59 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Shilbottle had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 174 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shilbottle recorded fewer crimes than 59 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Northumberland, Shilbottle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shilbottle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Shilbottle crimes were 186. The crime rate of Shilbottle in 2024 was 1204.66 (year) or 100.39 (month) ranking it 60 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shilbottle were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1126.94 (year) or 93.91 (month) ranking 60 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shilbottle)CrimesRank (Shilbottle)CrimesRank (Shilbottle)
CroftNA NA1,841 11,725 1
Morpeth NorthNA NA1,595 21,448 2
CollegeNA NA1,479 31,237 3
Cramlington VillageNA NA1,001 71,170 4
Ashington CentralNA NA1,247 41,131 5
AlnwickNA NA1,167 51,060 6
NewshamNA NA1,041 61,008 7
HirstNA NA951 8970 8
CowpenNA NA904 9910 9
Seaton with Newbiggin WestNA NA674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and EastNA NA849 10839 13
Bedlington EastNA NA718 15844 11
Kitty BrewsterNA NA835 11730 17
IsabellaNA NA781 12844 12
Bedlington CentralNA NA767 13688 21
SleekburnNA NA641 23778 14
WensleydaleNA NA718 14460 33
BothalNA NA577 30750 15
Cramlington EastNA NA635 26748 16
Norham and IslandshiresNA NA687 16571 27
RothburyNA NA685 17621 24
Cramlington WestNA NA654 22707 18
AmbleNA NA676 18707 19
Stocksfield and BroomhaughNA NA613 27689 20
HolywellNA NA663 20615 25
Druridge BayNA NA656 21655 22
ChoppingtonNA NA636 25631 23
Prudhoe SouthNA NA639 24585 26
Ponteland NorthNA NA421 36546 28
LynemouthNA NA604 28535 29
Berwick NorthNA NA578 29518 30
Hexham Central with AcombNA NA541 32475 31
PegswoodNA NA551 31381 36
HaltwhistleNA NA402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton DelavalNA NA476 33434 35
BywellNA NA369 40444 34
Haydon and HadrianNA NA444 34349 39
Berwick EastNA NA443 35354 38
PlesseyNA NA336 43359 37
HaydonNA NA403 37309 45
HartleyNA NA375 39335 42
Cramlington EastfieldNA NA268 52344 40
WoolerNA NA299 47341 41
Hexham EastNA NA363 41325 44
LonghorsleyNA NA350 42333 43
StakefordNA NA324 44266 49
Amble West with WarkworthNA NA301 45267 48
Cramlington NorthNA NA161 61289 46
Berwick West with OrdNA NA300 46261 50
Ponteland East and StanningtonNA NA292 50287 47
Morpeth KirkhillNA NA297 48244 52
Prudhoe NorthNA NA294 49220 55
Cramlington South EastNA NA232 54256 51
Ponteland WestNA NA282 51239 53
South BlythNA NA247 53203 56
BamburghNA NA200 57226 54
BellinghamNA NA224 55200 58
Morpeth StobhillNA NA205 56201 57
South TynedaleNA NA190 58144 62
Bedlington WestNA NA187 59198 59
Hexham WestNA NA105 65147 61
CorbridgeNA NA150 6279 66
LonghoughtonNA NA138 63116 63
HumshaughNA NA116 6499 64
Ponteland South with HeddonNA NA86 6682 65

Shilbottle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20257
November 20258
October 20257
September 202510
August 20255
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Shilbottle in February 2026

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

1. Beech Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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