Crime in Berwick West with Ord: statistics, rates and trends
229 crimes were recorded in Berwick West with Ord in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Berwick West with Ord
- Questions about crime in Berwick West with Ord
- About this data
229 crimes were recorded in Berwick West with Ord in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berwick West with Ord has the 2,902nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berwick West with Ord | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 229 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,327 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berwick West with Ord was highest in the year to July 2022 (304 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (224). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 229 | 52.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 242 | 55.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 262 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 299 | 69.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 304 | 70.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 245 | 56.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 224 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 245 | 56.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 281 | 64.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berwick West with Ord 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+85%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 16.2 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 9.2 | 1.36 | +208% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 8.6 | 1.03 | +85% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -6% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +38% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -64% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.11 | -82% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -86% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Berwick West with Ord
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berwick West with Ord recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Berwick West with Ord
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berwick West with Ord recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berwick West with Ord
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berwick West with Ord recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 208% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berwick West with Ord
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berwick West with Ord recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berwick West with Ord
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berwick West with Ord recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berwick West with Ord
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berwick West with Ord recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berwick West with Ord
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berwick West with Ord recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berwick West with Ord
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berwick West with Ord recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berwick West with Ord
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berwick West with Ord recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berwick West with Ord
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berwick West with Ord recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berwick West with Ord
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berwick West with Ord recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berwick West with Ord
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berwick West with Ord recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berwick West with Ord, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berwick West with Ord.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick West with Ord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick East | 353 | 76.7 | +45% |
| Berwick North | 528 | 117.7 | +122% |
| Norham & Islandshires | 217 | 45.0 | -15% |
| Wooler | 170 | 44.8 | -15% |
| Bamburgh | 184 | 42.2 | -20% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 536 | 110.9 | +110% |
| Longhoughton | 157 | 27.4 | -48% |
| Alnwick Castle | 247 | 74.7 | +41% |
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 West with Ord over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Turret Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Northumberland Road | 26 |
| On or near Greenwood | 23 |
| On or near B6354 | 13 |
| On or near Sunnyside Mews | 12 |
| On or near The Oval | 11 |
| On or near Springdale | 10 |
| On or near Dean Drive | 9 |
| On or near Hawthorne Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Etal Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berwick West with Ord 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 28.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 16.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
Berwick West with Ord has an estimated population of 4,327. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berwick West with Ord sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berwick West with Ord |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Berwick West with Ord a safe place to live?
Berwick West with Ord recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West with Ord?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Berwick West with Ord going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick West with Ord was down 5% on the year before: 229 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 242 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berwick West with Ord?
Berwick West with Ord 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 West with Ord. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.