WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Prudhoe South, Northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Prudhoe South, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

40
trending_up +11.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

77.3per 1k
trending_down -1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,705

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour11
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Shoplifting3
Public Order2
Robbery1
Burglary1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Fern Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Redwell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Cheviot View Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Oakfield Terrace Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Parkwood Avenue Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Prince George Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Guardswood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near B6395 Map
Robbery: 1
1
On or near B6395 Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#45safest 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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JUL14

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Wylam Library

JUL28

Let's chat: policing in the Tyne Valley

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Stocksfield Cricket Club

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