Crime in Ashington Central: statistics, rates and trends
769 crimes were recorded in Ashington Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ashington Central
- Questions about crime in Ashington Central
- About this data
769 crimes were recorded in Ashington Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 196.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashington Central has the 205th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashington Central | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 769 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 196.9 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 3,906 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashington Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (769). Over the whole period it fell 46%, 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 | 769 | 196.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,006 | 257.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,135 | 290.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,076 | 275.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,046 | 267.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,073 | 274.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,109 | 283.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,410 | 361.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,436 | 367.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashington Central 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+15%). The largest falls were in drugs (-76%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 60.2 | 1.76 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 39.7 | 2.59 | -28% |
| Public order | 77 | 19.7 | 2.97 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 19.2 | 2.32 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 17.2 | 2.53 | -16% |
| Burglary | 32 | 8.2 | 2.32 | -6% |
| Other theft | 31 | 7.9 | 1.24 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 7.9 | 1.61 | +15% |
| Other crime | 22 | 5.6 | 2.67 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 3.8 | 3.95 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.3 | 2.80 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.0 | 1.52 | -47% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -76% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.3 | 0.76 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashington Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashington Central recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashington Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashington Central recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashington Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashington Central recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashington Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashington Central recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashington Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashington Central recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashington Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashington Central recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashington Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashington Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashington Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashington Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashington Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashington Central recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashington Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashington Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashington Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashington Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashington Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashington Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashington Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashington Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashington Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashington Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashington Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashington Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashington Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst | 1,085 | 155.9 | -21% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | -63% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | -64% |
| College with North Seaton | 862 | 137.7 | -30% |
| Seaton with Spital | 183 | 49.4 | -75% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | -59% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | -33% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | -42% |
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 Ashington Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 196 |
| On or near Ashington Bus Station | 140 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Poplar Street | 41 |
| On or near Acacia Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Laburnum Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Station Road | 19 |
| On or near Cavendish Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Cavendish Terrace | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashington Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 30.3% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 20.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 146 | 19.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
Ashington Central has an estimated population of 3,906. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashington Central sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashington Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.5% |
Is Ashington Central a safe place to live?
Ashington Central recorded 196.9 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 Ashington Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Ashington Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashington Central was down 24% on the year before: 769 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,006 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashington Central?
Ashington Central 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 Ashington Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.