Crime in Berwick East: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Berwick East in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berwick East at a glance
- Crime trends in Berwick East
- Types of crime in Berwick East
- Berwick East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berwick East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berwick East
- Demographics of Berwick East
- Questions about crime in Berwick East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), criminal damage and arson (52) and anti-social behaviour (51) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Berwick East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 339 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,605 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Berwick East of any year here (339 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 339 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 366 | 79.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 408 | 88.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 390 | 84.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 371 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 583 | 126.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 574 | 124.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 619 | 134.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 686 | 149.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berwick East recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less public order (32% below) and anti-social behaviour (28% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 76 to 51 and public order fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 29.1 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 11.1 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berwick East; the highest is Berwick North (114.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick West with Ord | 225 | 52.0 | -29% |
| Berwick North | 514 | 114.6 | +56% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 208 | 43.2 | -41% |
| Wooler | 162 | 42.7 | -42% |
| Bamburgh | 193 | 44.3 | -40% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +40% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -65% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Berwick East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Highcliffe | 26 |
| On or near Albert Road | 19 |
| On or near Eastcliffe | 19 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 18 |
| On or near Union Brae | 17 |
| On or near St Bartholomew'S Crescent | 16 |
| On or near A1167 | 13 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
Of the 288 crimes in Berwick East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 102 | 35.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 30.6% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Berwick East has an estimated population of 4,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berwick East average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Berwick East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berwick East a safe place to live?
Berwick East recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Berwick East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in Berwick East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick East was down 7% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berwick East?
About 4,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berwick East?
Berwick East 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.