Crime in Alnwick Hotspur: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Alnwick Hotspur in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Alnwick Hotspur
- Questions about crime in Alnwick Hotspur
- About this data
536 crimes were recorded in Alnwick Hotspur in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alnwick Hotspur has the 994th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alnwick Hotspur | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 536 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.9 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -35% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,834 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alnwick Hotspur was highest in the year to July 2025 (826 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (457). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 536 | 110.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 826 | 170.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 603 | 124.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 528 | 109.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 688 | 142.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 764 | 158.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 457 | 94.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 584 | 120.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 684 | 141.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alnwick Hotspur over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and violence and sexual offences (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 43.2 | 1.26 | -46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 22.1 | 1.44 | -38% |
| Public order | 48 | 9.9 | 1.49 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 9.5 | 1.40 | -30% |
| Other crime | 28 | 5.8 | 2.74 | +155% |
| Other theft | 25 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.8 | 0.57 | -23% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +67% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.28 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alnwick Hotspur
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alnwick Hotspur
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alnwick Hotspur
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alnwick Hotspur
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alnwick Hotspur
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 155% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alnwick Hotspur
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alnwick Hotspur
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alnwick Hotspur
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alnwick Hotspur
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alnwick Hotspur
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alnwick Hotspur
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alnwick Hotspur
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alnwick Hotspur recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alnwick Hotspur, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alnwick Hotspur.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alnwick Hotspur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Castle | 247 | 74.7 | -33% |
| Longhoughton | 157 | 27.4 | -75% |
| Shilbottle | 158 | 35.7 | -68% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 162 | 39.4 | -64% |
| Amble | 591 | 119.6 | +8% |
| Druridge Bay | 546 | 101.8 | -8% |
| Rothbury | 230 | 43.8 | -61% |
| Longhorsley | 204 | 36.8 | -67% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alnwick Hotspur over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 46 |
| On or near Lisburn Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Market Street | 24 |
| On or near Alnwick Bus Station | 18 |
| On or near Clayport Square | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 16 |
| On or near St Michael'S Lane | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alnwick Hotspur over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 153 | 28.5% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 25.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 20.3% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 20.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% |
Alnwick Hotspur has an estimated population of 4,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alnwick Hotspur sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alnwick Hotspur |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% |
| Social rented homes | 31.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Alnwick Hotspur a safe place to live?
Alnwick Hotspur recorded 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alnwick Hotspur?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Alnwick Hotspur going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alnwick Hotspur was down 35% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 826 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alnwick Hotspur?
Alnwick Hotspur is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alnwick Hotspur. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.