Crime in Bamburgh: statistics, rates and trends

184 crimes were recorded in Bamburgh in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 56 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bamburgh has the 3,357th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bamburgh was highest in the year to July 2021 (359 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (174). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 Bamburgh 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 other crime.

The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bamburgh

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bamburgh recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bamburgh

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bamburgh recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bamburgh

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bamburgh recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bamburgh

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bamburgh recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bamburgh

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bamburgh recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bamburgh

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bamburgh recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bamburgh

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bamburgh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bamburgh

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bamburgh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bamburgh

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bamburgh recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bamburgh

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bamburgh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bamburgh

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bamburgh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bamburgh

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bamburgh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bamburgh over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bamburgh 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.

Bamburgh has an estimated population of 4,357. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bamburgh sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. 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 Bamburgh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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