Crime in Ashington Central: statistics, rates and trends
753 crimes were recorded in Ashington Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 192.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashington Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashington Central
- Types of crime in Ashington Central
- Ashington Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ashington Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashington Central
- Demographics of Ashington Central
- Questions about crime in Ashington Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), anti-social behaviour (152), public order (76) and shoplifting (76) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Ashington Central | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 753 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 192.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,906 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ashington Central of any year here (753 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 753 | 192.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 965 | 247.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,128 | 288.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,116 | 285.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,056 | 270.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,052 | 269.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,092 | 279.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,387 | 355.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,442 | 369.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ashington Central recorded notably more public order (2.9 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (2.5 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 135 to 76 and other theft fell from 45 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 56.6 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 38.9 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 76 | 19.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 19.5 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 15.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 35 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other theft | 33 | 8.4 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 3.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ashington Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashington Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | -21% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | -62% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -63% |
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | -30% |
| Seaton with Spital | 189 | 51.0 | -74% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -59% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | -34% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 85% of the crime recorded in Ashington Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (196).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 196 |
| On or near Ashington Bus Station | 139 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 91 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Poplar Street | 39 |
| On or near Acacia Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Laburnum Terrace | 27 |
| On or near Cavendish Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Station Road | 17 |
| On or near Cavendish Gardens | 16 |
Of the 601 crimes in Ashington Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 152 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 23.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Ashington Central has an estimated population of 3,906 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (36%, against 23%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashington Central average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashington Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ashington Central a safe place to live?
Ashington Central recorded 192.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Ashington Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Ashington Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashington Central was down 22% on the year before: 753 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 965 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashington Central?
About 3,906 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashington Central?
Ashington Central 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.