Amble Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's January 2026 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 32.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. The most common category, anti-social behaviour, accounted for 56.7% of all reported crimes, with 17 incidents recorded—a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 that is 180% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast highlights the local character of Amble, a built-up area within Northumberland where social dynamics may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour despite the overall lower crime burden. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 76% below the UK average, reflecting a safer environment in this category. Other theft, though less frequent, rose sharply by 200% compared to December, while shoplifting and burglary fell significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as January's post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall may have dampened shoplifting but left anti-social behaviour—often tied to local social networks—relatively unchanged. The overall crime picture in Amble, shaped by its rural-urban interface and smaller population, suggests a community where targeted interventions could further address specific challenges without compromising the broader safety improvements already evident.

January 2026 saw a 200% increase in other theft compared to December, rising from one to three incidents. This contrasted sharply with steep declines in public order offences (-83.3%), violence and sexual offences (-66.7%), and burglary (-66.7%). Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent category, remained 180% above the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences were 76% below the national rate. The crime mix shifted significantly from December, with property crimes making up only 20% of total incidents (6 out of 30) compared to 60% in the previous month. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with reduced retail footfall curbing shoplifting but leaving anti-social behaviour—often linked to local social dynamics—unchanged. For residents, the sharp drop in public order offences suggests a marked improvement in community safety during the month.

Amble's January 2026 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 51.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This sharp drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical for January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. Locally, the monthly exposure figure indicates that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents—a rate that, while notable, remains 32.4% below the UK average. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day in Amble, a figure that, when considered against the area's population of 6,484, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Amble's crime profile, despite pockets of elevation in specific categories, maintains a markedly lower overall burden than the national average.