Crime in Berwick North: statistics, rates and trends
528 crimes were recorded in Berwick North in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Berwick North
- Questions about crime in Berwick North
- About this data
528 crimes were recorded in Berwick North in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 158 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berwick North has the 862nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berwick North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 528 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,487 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berwick North was highest in the year to July 2018 (911 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (497). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 528 | 117.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 497 | 110.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 536 | 119.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 519 | 115.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 538 | 119.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 517 | 115.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 713 | 158.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 760 | 169.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 911 | 203.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berwick North 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+78%) and criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 35.2 | 2.30 | +78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 33.7 | 0.98 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 12.0 | 1.45 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +13% |
| Public order | 36 | 8.0 | 1.21 | -23% |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.2 | 2.01 | +217% |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +8% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.66 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Berwick North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berwick North recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Berwick North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berwick North recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berwick North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berwick North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berwick North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berwick North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berwick North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berwick North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berwick North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berwick North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berwick North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berwick North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berwick North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berwick North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berwick North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berwick North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berwick North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berwick North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berwick North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berwick North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Berwick North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berwick North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Berwick North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Berwick North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berwick North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berwick North 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berwick North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berwick North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick East | 353 | 76.7 | -35% |
| Berwick West with Ord | 229 | 52.9 | -55% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 217 | 45.0 | -62% |
| Wooler | 170 | 44.8 | -62% |
| Bamburgh | 184 | 42.2 | -64% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 536 | 110.9 | -6% |
| Longhoughton | 157 | 27.4 | -77% |
| Alnwick Castle | 247 | 74.7 | -37% |
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 Berwick North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Countess Of Buchan Way | 55 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Douglas Close | 38 |
| On or near Woolmarket | 25 |
| On or near Ivy Place | 23 |
| On or near Marygate | 20 |
| On or near Bank Hill | 18 |
| On or near Greenside Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Tweed Street | 17 |
| On or near Nightclub | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berwick North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 158 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 22.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 18.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Berwick North has an estimated population of 4,487. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berwick North sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berwick North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Berwick North a safe place to live?
Berwick North recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Berwick North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (151).
Is crime in Berwick North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick North was up 6% on the year before: 528 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berwick North?
Berwick North 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 Berwick North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.