Crime Rate in Wooler: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wooler

The total recorded crimes in Wooler, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wooler crime rate of 199.60 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 Wooler, encompassing approximately 150 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Wooler Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsey Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wooler?

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

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Wooler demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 299 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wooler recorded fewer crimes than 46 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Wooler had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 341 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wooler recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wooler Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wooler has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 199.60 ranking 40th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Wooler crimes were 299. The crime rate of Wooler in 2024 was 1989.35 (year) or 165.78 (month) ranking it 47 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wooler were around 341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2268.80 (year) or 189.07 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wooler)CrimesRank (Wooler)CrimesRank (Wooler)
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
Prudhoe South54 22639 24585 26
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
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

Wooler 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 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 202518
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
August 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wooler in July 2025

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

1. Ramsey Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Ryecroft Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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