Crime in Bothal: statistics, rates and trends
359 crimes were recorded in Bothal in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before.
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359 crimes were recorded in Bothal in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bothal has the 2,180th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bothal | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 359 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.2 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,045 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bothal was highest in the year to July 2023 (656 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (359). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 359 | 71.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 515 | 102.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 642 | 127.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 656 | 130.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 516 | 102.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 607 | 120.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 101.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 492 | 97.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 453 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bothal 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 20.8 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 18.8 | 1.23 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -9% |
| Public order | 25 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -11% |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.0 | 0.48 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.8 | 0.76 | -37% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -16% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +18% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.72 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bothal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bothal recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bothal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bothal recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bothal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bothal recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bothal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bothal recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bothal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bothal recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bothal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bothal recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bothal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bothal recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bothal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bothal recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bothal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bothal recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bothal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bothal recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bothal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bothal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bothal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bothal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bothal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bothal recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bothal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bothal recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bothal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bothal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bothal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Central | 769 | 196.9 | +177% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | +4% |
| Hirst | 1,085 | 155.9 | +119% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | +13% |
| College with North Seaton | 862 | 137.7 | +93% |
| Seaton with Spital | 183 | 49.4 | -31% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | +86% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 297 | 58.0 | -19% |
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 Bothal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Booths Road | 39 |
| On or near Essex Close | 23 |
| On or near Wansbeck Mews | 21 |
| On or near Park View | 20 |
| On or near Home Farm Close | 18 |
| On or near Devon Close | 16 |
| On or near Bath Court | 14 |
| On or near Wellhead Terrace | 12 |
| On or near New Moor Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bothal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 20.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 20.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Bothal has an estimated population of 5,045. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bothal sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bothal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Bothal a safe place to live?
Bothal recorded 71.2 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 Bothal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Bothal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bothal was down 30% on the year before: 359 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bothal?
Bothal 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 Bothal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.