WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in south blyth, northumberland

Comprehensive safety analysis for south blyth, localized within northumberland.

Total Crimes

24

Annual Crime Rate

46.88per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,688

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour16
Violence & Sexual Offences4
Shoplifting2
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Puffin Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Violence and sexual offences: 1
10
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 2Bicycle theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Dalston Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Mulberry Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Aspen Way Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Lapwing Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Blenheim Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Hadrian Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#28safest in northumberland

City Average

74.83per 1k

Local Policing

Blyth

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour at Mermaid Car Park, South Beach.

Issued: 23 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have received a significant number of reports of anti-social behaviour by people driving vehicles in an anti social manner, littering and noise complaints. We will be delivering a targeted plan of action to tackle the issue.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Motorcycle anti-social behaviour

Issued: 23 Mar 2026

Status Update

Motorcycle disorder remains a key focus. We work in partnership to deliver operations in hotspot areas, conduct joint visits, and issue Sec 59 warnings. We uplift vehicles using Section 165 powers where appropriate. Housing enforcement visits are carried out with partners to ensure a coordinated response.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Tackling retail and business crime in Blyth Town Centre

Issued: 23 Mar 2026

Status Update

The Blyth team are working closely with local businesses and partner agencies to reduce retail and business crime. By sharing intelligence and targeting persistent offenders, we’re taking proactive steps to prevent harm, including the use of police powers and Criminal Behaviour Orders. We’re also supporting long-term solutions by addressing the root causes of offending with partners. In addition, the Neighbourhood Inspector and the Crime Prevention Officer have delivered bespoke training to local business owners.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Mermaid Car Park, Blyth

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