WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Newsham, Northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Newsham, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

78
trending_up +50.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.31per 1k
trending_up +4.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,382

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Shoplifting30
Anti-social Behaviour17
Violence & Sexual Offences12
Public Order6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1
Other Theft1
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 30Public order: 3Robbery: 2
36
On or near Elliott Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
7
On or near Rothbury Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Laverock Hall Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Kielder Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Cottingwood Green Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Beatrice Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Lily Gardens Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Locomotive Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Delaval Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Northumberland district.

Local Rank

#59safest in Northumberland

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

73.15per 1k

Local Policing

Cramlington

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Tackle anti-social behaviour at the Brockwell Centre, Cramlington. Local residents and shopkeepers have made multiple reports to police reporting the young people being loud, intimidating customers and riding pedal cycles on the footpaths.

Issued: 24 Mar 2026

Status Update

Partnership work between police and town council has seen a successful bid for funding to secure top of the range CCTV cameras and a security package from Assetwatch private security. In addition, we've taken the following actions: A police licensing officer has carried out visits to Brockwell Pub. The young people responsible have been identified and ASB letters sent to their homes. Proactive patrols carried out by police and Community Safety Officers. Visits to local schools by neighbourhood teams to educate young people on anti-social behaviour whilst also engaging directly with the young people involved.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Tackle anti-social behaviour at Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

Issued: 24 Mar 2026

Status Update

Partnership work between police and town council has seen a successful bid for funding to secure extra police patrols in the area. Many of the young people involved in the anti-social behaviour have been identified and letters sent to their homes. Proactive patrols carried out by police and Community Safety Officers take place regularly, as well as visits to local schools by the neighbourhood team to educate young people on anti-social behaviour whilst also engaging directly with the young people involved.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Anti-social behaviour on motorbikes

Issued: 23 Mar 2026

Status Update

Address ongoing issues with motorcycle disorder around Cramlington, Holywell (particularly around the dene) and New Hartley, using a range of tactics. Work to be undertaken with local authority to prevent vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.

Actioned: 23 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Cuppa With a Coppa

Meeting

A chance to have an informal chat with your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, suggestions, feedback or just find out more about what's happening in policing.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Warm Hub, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

JUL25

Cuppa with a Coppa

Meeting

A chance to have an informal chat with your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, suggestions, feedback or just find out more about what's happening in policing.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

The Warm Hub, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

AUG22

Cuppa with a Coppa

Meeting

A chance to have an informal chat with your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, suggestions, feedback or just find out more about what's happening in policing.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

The Warm Hub, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

SEP19

Cuppa with a Coppa

Meeting

A chance to have an informal chat with your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, suggestions, feedback or just find out more about what's happening in policing.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

The Warm Hub, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

OCT17

Cuppa with a Coppa

Meeting

A chance to have an informal chat with your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, suggestions, feedback or just find out more about what's happening in policing.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Warm Hub, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

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