Crime Rate in South Tynedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Tynedale

The total recorded crimes in South Tynedale, Northumberland, UK in February 2026 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Tynedale crime rate of 19.91 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 South Tynedale, encompassing approximately 251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Tynedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Island with total crimes: 4
  • Pike Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is South Tynedale?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, South Tynedale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 190 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Tynedale recorded fewer crimes than 57 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, South Tynedale had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 144 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Tynedale recorded fewer crimes than 61 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Tynedale Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total South Tynedale crimes were 190. The crime rate of South Tynedale in 2024 was 756.67 (year) or 63.06 (month) ranking it 58 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Tynedale were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 573.48 (year) or 47.79 (month) ranking 62 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Tynedale)CrimesRank (South Tynedale)CrimesRank (South Tynedale)
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
Bedlington WestNA NA187 59198 59
ShilbottleNA NA186 60174 60
Hexham WestNA NA105 65147 61
CorbridgeNA NA150 6279 66
LonghoughtonNA NA138 63116 63
HumshaughNA NA116 6499 64
Ponteland South with HeddonNA NA86 6682 65

South Tynedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20255
September 20256
August 202513
July 20253
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20258

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations South Tynedale in February 2026

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

1. Bridge Island (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Pike Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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