Crime in Amble, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Amble, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amble, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Amble, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Amble, Northumberland
- Amble, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amble, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amble, Northumberland
- Demographics of Amble, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Amble, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (220), violence and sexual offences (133) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Amble, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 574 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.1 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,942 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amble, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2024 (696 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (536). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 574 | 116.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 108.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 696 | 140.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 636 | 128.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 560 | 113.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 666 | 134.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 680 | 137.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 629 | 127.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 600 | 121.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Amble, Northumberland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.9 times the national rate), other crime (2.7 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 167 to 220 and criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 52, while shoplifting fell from 44 to 35 and other theft fell from 33 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 44.5 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 26.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 39 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 7.1 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other crime | 28 | 5.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Amble, Northumberland has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amble, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | -68% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | -18% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -71% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | -37% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -78% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | -11% |
| Lynemouth | 411 | 88.0 | -24% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Amble, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tynedale” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tynedale | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Chillingham Court | 26 |
| On or near Percy Drive | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Chapel Row | 18 |
| On or near Straffen Court | 16 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 15 |
| On or near Leslie Drive | 15 |
Of the 354 crimes in Amble, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 220 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 32.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 28.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
Amble, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,942 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amble, Northumberland average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Amble, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Amble, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Amble, Northumberland recorded 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Amble, Northumberland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (133).
Is crime in Amble, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amble, Northumberland was up 7% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amble, Northumberland?
About 4,942 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amble, Northumberland?
Amble, Northumberland 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.