Crime in Bamburgh: statistics, rates and trends
193 crimes were recorded in Bamburgh in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (60), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,279th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bamburgh | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 193 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.3 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,357 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bamburgh peaked in the year to August 2021 (335 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (173). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 193 | 44.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 173 | 39.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 192 | 44.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 210 | 48.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 193 | 44.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 335 | 76.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 327 | 75.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 244 | 56.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 217 | 49.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 13.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 7.6 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 4.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bamburgh; the highest is Berwick North (114.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bamburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -42% |
| Wooler | 162 | 42.7 | -4% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +133% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +65% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 208 | 43.2 | -3% |
| Berwick East | 339 | 73.6 | +66% |
| Berwick West with Ord | 225 | 52.0 | +17% |
| Berwick North | 514 | 114.6 | +159% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Bamburgh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Main Street | 8 |
| On or near Mitchell Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Meadowgarth | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Church Street | 6 |
| On or near The Meadows | 6 |
| On or near B1342 | 5 |
| On or near Ingram Road | 5 |
Of the 160 crimes in Bamburgh with a recorded outcome, 41% 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 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 30.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 26.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
Bamburgh has an estimated population of 4,357 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bamburgh average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bamburgh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bamburgh a safe place to live?
Bamburgh recorded 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,279th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bamburgh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 60 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Bamburgh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bamburgh was up 12% on the year before: 193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 173 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bamburgh?
About 4,357 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bamburgh?
Bamburgh 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.