Crime in Amble West with Warkworth: statistics, rates and trends

162 crimes were recorded in Amble West with Warkworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Amble West with Warkworth has the 3,467th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Amble West with Warkworth was highest in the year to July 2024 (277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (162). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amble West with Warkworth 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. The largest falls were in public order (-42%) and violence and sexual offences (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Amble West with Warkworth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Amble West with Warkworth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Amble West with Warkworth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Amble West with Warkworth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Amble West with Warkworth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Amble West with Warkworth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Amble West with Warkworth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Amble West with Warkworth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Amble West with Warkworth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Amble West with Warkworth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amble West with Warkworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Amble West with Warkworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amble West with Warkworth.

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 Amble West with Warkworth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amble West with Warkworth 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.

Amble West with Warkworth has an estimated population of 4,112. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amble West with Warkworth sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Amble West with Warkworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.