Crime Rate in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh

The total recorded crimes in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stocksfield and Broomhaugh crime rate of 92.86 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 Stocksfield and Broomhaugh, encompassing approximately 807 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (92.59% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 36
  • A695 with total crimes: 9
  • Ladycutters Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Stocksfield and Broomhaugh?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Stocksfield and Broomhaugh reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 613 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stocksfield and Broomhaugh witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 65 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stocksfield and Broomhaugh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Northumberland average, with 689 crimes compared to 531. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stocksfield and Broomhaugh witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 65 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stocksfield and Broomhaugh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stocksfield and Broomhaugh has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 92.86 ranking 8th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Stocksfield and Broomhaugh crimes were 613. The crime rate of Stocksfield and Broomhaugh in 2024 was 758.95 (year) or 63.25 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stocksfield and Broomhaugh were around 689 crimes with yearly crime rate of 853.04 (year) or 71.09 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Norham and Islandshires24 43687 16571 27
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

Stocksfield and Broomhaugh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202527
January 202518
December 202426
November 202428
October 202431
September 202424
August 202410
July 202418
June 202424
May 202430
April 202434

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 202428
June 202436
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243
October 20246
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Stocksfield and Broomhaugh in March 2025

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

1. Ferry Road (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences36
2. A695 (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Ladycutters Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
4. Riding Grange (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Riding Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mill Grange (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ladycutters Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Linnels Bank (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Ridley Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Stobarts Field (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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