Crime in Bellingham, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Bellingham, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bellingham, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Bellingham, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (47), anti-social behaviour (20) and other theft (16) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bellingham, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 147 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,713 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bellingham, Northumberland of any year here (147 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 147 | 39.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 208 | 56.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 226 | 60.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 173 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 159 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 216 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 255 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 195 | 52.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 197 | 53.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 91 to 47 and anti-social behaviour fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 12.7 | 34.2 | -48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 4.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bellingham, Northumberland; the highest is Hexham East (73.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Humshaugh, Northumberland (18.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bellingham, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humshaugh | 82 | 18.2 | -54% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 130 | 29.0 | -27% |
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | -33% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +86% |
| Rothbury | 214 | 40.7 | +3% |
| Haltwhistle | 224 | 47.7 | +21% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +56% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Bellingham, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Eastlands | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 9 |
| On or near South End | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Castle Drive | 6 |
| On or near Brierley Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket | 5 |
Of the 127 crimes in Bellingham, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 33.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 30.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Bellingham, Northumberland has an estimated population of 3,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer unemployed residents (1.1%, against 3.4%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bellingham, Northumberland average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bellingham, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bellingham, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Bellingham, Northumberland recorded 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bellingham, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Bellingham, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bellingham, Northumberland was down 29% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bellingham, Northumberland?
About 3,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bellingham, Northumberland?
Bellingham, Northumberland 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.