Crime in Berwick North: statistics, rates and trends
514 crimes were recorded in Berwick North in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berwick North at a glance
- Crime trends in Berwick North
- Types of crime in Berwick North
- Berwick North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berwick North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berwick North
- Demographics of Berwick North
- Questions about crime in Berwick North
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (144), violence and sexual offences (143) and shoplifting (54) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 919th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Berwick North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 514 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,487 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berwick North peaked in the year to August 2018 (860 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (496). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 514 | 114.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 110.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 549 | 122.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 513 | 114.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 545 | 121.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 508 | 113.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 690 | 153.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 789 | 175.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 860 | 191.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berwick North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (49% above the national rate) and shoplifting (42% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 93 to 144, while other theft fell from 34 to 25 and violence and sexual offences fell from 182 to 143.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 32.1 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 31.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 12.0 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 40 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 25 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Other crime | 18 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Berwick North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick East | 339 | 73.6 | -36% |
| Berwick West with Ord | 225 | 52.0 | -55% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 208 | 43.2 | -62% |
| Wooler | 162 | 42.7 | -63% |
| Bamburgh | 193 | 44.3 | -61% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | -10% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -78% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Berwick North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Countess Of Buchan Way” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Countess Of Buchan Way | 52 |
| On or near Douglas Close | 37 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Ivy Place | 23 |
| On or near Woolmarket | 20 |
| On or near Greenside Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Nightclub | 19 |
| On or near Bank Hill | 18 |
| On or near Marygate | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
Of the 370 crimes in Berwick North with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 130 | 35.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 25.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 1.6% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
Berwick North has an estimated population of 4,487 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berwick North average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Berwick North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berwick North a safe place to live?
Berwick North recorded 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 919th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Berwick North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (143).
Is crime in Berwick North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick North was up 4% on the year before: 514 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berwick North?
About 4,487 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berwick North?
Berwick North 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.