Crime in Berwick West with Ord: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Berwick West with Ord in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berwick West with Ord at a glance
- Crime trends in Berwick West with Ord
- Types of crime in Berwick West with Ord
- Berwick West with Ord compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berwick West with Ord
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berwick West with Ord
- Demographics of Berwick West with Ord
- Questions about crime in Berwick West with Ord
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (70), anti-social behaviour (40) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,944th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Berwick West with Ord | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,327 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berwick West with Ord peaked in the year to August 2022 (310 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 225 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 239 | 55.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 63.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 276 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 71.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 257 | 59.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 215 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 255 | 58.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 64.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berwick West with Ord recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (34% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (53% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 36, while violence and sexual offences fell from 95 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 9.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +80% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berwick West with Ord; 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 West with Ord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick East | 339 | 73.6 | +42% |
| Berwick North | 514 | 114.6 | +120% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 208 | 43.2 | -17% |
| Wooler | 162 | 42.7 | -18% |
| Bamburgh | 193 | 44.3 | -15% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +98% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -51% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Berwick West with Ord over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Turret Gardens” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Turret Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Northumberland Road | 25 |
| On or near Greenwood | 20 |
| On or near B6354 | 13 |
| On or near The Oval | 13 |
| On or near Dean Drive | 10 |
| On or near Sunnyside Mews | 10 |
| On or near Springdale | 9 |
| On or near Etal Road | 8 |
| On or near Grange Burn Close | 7 |
Of the 185 crimes in Berwick West with Ord with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 34.1% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 22.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
Berwick West with Ord has an estimated population of 4,327 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berwick West with Ord average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Berwick West with Ord | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berwick West with Ord a safe place to live?
Berwick West with Ord recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,944th 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 West with Ord?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Berwick West with Ord going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick West with Ord was down 6% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 239 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berwick West with Ord?
About 4,327 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berwick West with Ord?
Berwick West with Ord 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.