Crime Rate in Wensleydale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wensleydale

The total recorded crimes in Wensleydale, Northumberland, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wensleydale crime rate of 4.51 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 Wensleydale, encompassing approximately 11,308 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wensleydale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Forster Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hunter Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wensleydale?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Wensleydale reported a higher crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 718 crimes compared to 547. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wensleydale witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 65 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wensleydale had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 460 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wensleydale witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 65 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wensleydale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wensleydale has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 18th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Wensleydale crimes were 718. The crime rate of Wensleydale in 2024 was 63.49 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wensleydale were around 460 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.68 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 33 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
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh75 8613 27689 20
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
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

Wensleydale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202510
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 20248
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202440
April 202427

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202537
December 202420
November 202422
October 202422
September 202416
August 202420
July 202422
June 202448
May 202428
April 202418

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wensleydale in March 2025

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

1. Carlton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Forster Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Hunter Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Oberon Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wellington Street East (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Matthew Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Dolphin Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Nixon Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodbine Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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