Crime in Alnwick Hotspur: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in Alnwick Hotspur in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alnwick Hotspur at a glance
- Crime trends in Alnwick Hotspur
- Types of crime in Alnwick Hotspur
- Alnwick Hotspur compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alnwick Hotspur
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alnwick Hotspur
- Demographics of Alnwick Hotspur
- Questions about crime in Alnwick Hotspur
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (198), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Alnwick Hotspur | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 498 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -40% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,834 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Alnwick Hotspur of any year here (498 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 498 | 103.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 833 | 172.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 631 | 130.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 530 | 109.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 139.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 743 | 153.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 499 | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 572 | 118.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 663 | 137.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alnwick Hotspur recorded notably more other crime (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate) and public order (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (33% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 389 to 198 and anti-social behaviour fell from 170 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 41.0 | 34.2 | -49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 19.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Public order | 42 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other crime | 27 | 5.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alnwick Hotspur; 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 Hotspur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | -29% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -75% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -67% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | -63% |
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +13% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | -7% |
| Rothbury | 214 | 40.7 | -60% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Alnwick Hotspur over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 41 |
| On or near Lisburn Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Market Street | 20 |
| On or near Upper Barresdale | 17 |
| On or near Clayport Square | 14 |
| On or near Clayport Street | 14 |
| On or near Market Place | 14 |
Of the 404 crimes in Alnwick Hotspur with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 144 | 35.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 33.9% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
Alnwick Hotspur has an estimated population of 4,834 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alnwick Hotspur average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Alnwick Hotspur | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alnwick Hotspur a safe place to live?
Alnwick Hotspur recorded 103.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Alnwick Hotspur?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Alnwick Hotspur going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alnwick Hotspur was down 40% on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 833 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alnwick Hotspur?
About 4,834 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alnwick Hotspur?
Alnwick Hotspur 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.