Crime in Bellingham, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
152 crimes were recorded in Bellingham, Northumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bellingham, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Bellingham, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
- Bellingham, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bellingham, Northumberland
- Population and deprivation in Bellingham, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
- About this data
152 crimes were recorded in Bellingham, Northumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bellingham, Northumberland has the 3,409th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bellingham, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 152 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 3,713 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bellingham, Northumberland was highest in the year to July 2020 (267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (152). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 152 | 40.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 55.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 231 | 62.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 167 | 45.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 157 | 42.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 219 | 59.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 267 | 71.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 181 | 48.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 198 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bellingham, Northumberland 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 14.0 | 0.41 | -40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +200% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bellingham, Northumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bellingham, Northumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bellingham, Northumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bellingham, Northumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bellingham, Northumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bellingham, Northumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bellingham, Northumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bellingham, Northumberland 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bellingham, Northumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bellingham, Northumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bellingham, Northumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bellingham, Northumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bellingham, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humshaugh | 85 | 18.9 | -54% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 151 | 33.6 | -18% |
| Hexham West | 119 | 25.2 | -39% |
| Hexham East | 475 | 80.2 | +96% |
| Rothbury | 230 | 43.8 | +7% |
| Haltwhistle | 238 | 50.7 | +24% |
| Corbridge | 314 | 59.5 | +45% |
| Longhorsley | 204 | 36.8 | -10% |
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 Bellingham, Northumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Eastlands | 15 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near South End | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Brierley Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Castle Drive | 6 |
| On or near Manchester Square | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bellingham, Northumberland 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 | 46 | 30.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 30.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 13.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
Bellingham, Northumberland has an estimated population of 3,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bellingham, Northumberland sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bellingham, Northumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Bellingham, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bellingham, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Bellingham, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bellingham, Northumberland was down 26% on the year before: 152 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bellingham, Northumberland?
Bellingham, Northumberland 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 Bellingham, Northumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.