WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Amble, Northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Amble, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

50
trending_down -12.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

94.47per 1k
trending_up +3.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,083

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour16
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Violence & Sexual Offences7
Burglary6
Other Crime3
Public Order3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences1
Weapons Possession1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Philip Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Dovecote Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Lime Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Tynedale Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near John Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Northumberland district.

Local Rank

#54safest in Northumberland

National Safety

Top 19%Riskiest

City Average

73.15per 1k

Local Policing

Alnwick

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Drug related crime in the Barrasdale Estate and surrounding areas

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

We are continuing to work with partners to address the issue. From the execution of warrants to supporting tenancy action, including assistance with vulnerable residents. A range of tactics are being utilised and we continue to achieve positive results. We are actively publicising these on NextDoor.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Vehicle-related anti-social behaviour around Amble

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Address ongoing issues with vehicle-related ASB around Amble, particularly in the vicinity of Morrisons, using a range of different tactics. Work to be undertaken in conjunction with local authority to prevent vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL13

Let's chat: policing in Amble

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

3:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Amble Library, Middleton Street

SEP7

Drop-in session

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

3:00 PM — 6:00 PM

location_on

Amble Library, Middleton Street

NOV2

Drop-in session

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

3:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Amble Library, Middleton Street

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