Crime in Alnwick Castle: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Alnwick Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alnwick Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Alnwick Castle
- Types of crime in Alnwick Castle
- Alnwick Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alnwick Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alnwick Castle
- Demographics of Alnwick Castle
- Questions about crime in Alnwick Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (61), shoplifting (56) and anti-social behaviour (45) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,097th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Alnwick Castle | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,308 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Alnwick Castle of any year here (242 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 73.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 340 | 102.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 335 | 101.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 371 | 112.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 420 | 127.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 416 | 125.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 375 | 113.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 359 | 108.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 378 | 114.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alnwick Castle recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 81 to 56 and anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 16.9 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 13.6 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 19 | 5.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alnwick Castle; the highest is Amble, Northumberland (116.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alnwick Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +41% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -65% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -53% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | -48% |
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +59% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +31% |
| Rothbury | 214 | 40.7 | -44% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Alnwick Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cawledge View” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cawledge View | 47 |
| On or near A1068 | 44 |
| On or near Pottergate | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near B6346 | 11 |
| On or near Cornhill Estate | 7 |
| On or near Glovers Green | 7 |
| On or near Ravenslaw Court | 7 |
| On or near Somerset Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Ravenslaw Gardens | 6 |
Of the 197 crimes in Alnwick Castle with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 30.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 28.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Alnwick Castle has an estimated population of 3,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alnwick Castle average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alnwick Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alnwick Castle a safe place to live?
Alnwick Castle recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,097th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Alnwick Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (56).
Is crime in Alnwick Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alnwick Castle was down 29% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 340 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alnwick Castle?
About 3,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alnwick Castle?
Alnwick Castle is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.