Crime in Amble West with Warkworth: statistics, rates and trends
155 crimes were recorded in Amble West with Warkworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Amble West with Warkworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Amble West with Warkworth
- Types of crime in Amble West with Warkworth
- Amble West with Warkworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Amble West with Warkworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Amble West with Warkworth
- Demographics of Amble West with Warkworth
- Questions about crime in Amble West with Warkworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (51), anti-social behaviour (47) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,527th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Amble West with Warkworth | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 155 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,112 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Amble West with Warkworth of any year here (155 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 155 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 55.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 281 | 68.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 207 | 50.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 54.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 207 | 50.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 172 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 184 | 44.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 80 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 12.4 | 34.2 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Amble West with Warkworth; the highest is Amble, Northumberland (116.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amble West with Warkworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +208% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +154% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +94% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +173% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -32% |
| Lynemouth | 411 | 88.0 | +134% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | +90% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Amble West with Warkworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sheila'S Close” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sheila'S Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near St Lawrence Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Sylvia'S Close | 8 |
| On or near Acklington Road | 7 |
| On or near Acklington Street | 7 |
| On or near Rake Lane | 6 |
| On or near South Avenue | 6 |
| On or near St Oswalds Close | 6 |
| On or near Hermitage Drive | 5 |
Of the 108 crimes in Amble West with Warkworth with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 29.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 28.7% | 11.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 1.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Amble West with Warkworth has an estimated population of 4,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (39%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amble West with Warkworth average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Amble West with Warkworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Amble West with Warkworth a safe place to live?
Amble West with Warkworth recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,527th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Amble West with Warkworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Amble West with Warkworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amble West with Warkworth was down 31% on the year before: 155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amble West with Warkworth?
About 4,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 39% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amble West with Warkworth?
Amble West with Warkworth 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.