WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Bywell, Northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bywell, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

26
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Annual Crime Rate

44.67per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,455

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour9
Violence & Sexual Offences5
Shoplifting4
Public Order3
Other Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Main Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 2
13
On or near Main Road Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Forster Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Horsley Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Falcon Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Oatens Bank Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near The Green Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Springfield Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#27safest in Northumberland

City Average

73.15per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

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