Northumberland Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Northumberland's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 35.8% of all reported crimes and maintaining a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—4% below the UK average. This category's prominence contrasts with the area's generally lower overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000, which is 7.8% below the national average. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter celebrations and milder spring weather, may have contributed to the pattern, as increased outdoor activity often correlates with higher incidents of violent crime in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) followed as the second and third most common crime types, though both showed notable deviations from UK averages. The latter was 11% above the UK rate, potentially reflecting the challenges of managing public spaces in tourist areas such as the Northumberland National Park. Meanwhile, shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) was 9% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's limited retail density outside major towns. This mix of crime types illustrates a region where violence remains a pressing concern, but property-related offences are relatively subdued, likely due to the sparse population and lower commercial activity compared to urban centres.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with reported incidents rising from 2 to 4. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in public spaces during the Easter period. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 60.9% compared to March, suggesting a possible reduction in illicit activity or improved enforcement in key locations. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) was 4% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average, indicating localised pressures in urban centres such as Berwick-upon-Tweed. The sharp contrast between these figures—low violent crime but higher anti-social behaviour—underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific micro-areas.

Northumberland's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from March's 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the transition from winter to spring often sees reduced indoor crime and increased police visibility during daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 78 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a region with a population of 331,420. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 142 residents offers a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Northumberland's unique demographic and geographic profile, which includes extensive rural areas where crime is less concentrated. The decrease in violent crimes and the sustained low levels of vehicle crime further support the notion of a relatively stable crime environment compared to more densely populated regions.