Crime in Choppington & Hepscott: statistics, rates and trends
277 crimes were recorded in Choppington & Hepscott in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Choppington & Hepscott at a glance
- Crime trends in Choppington & Hepscott
- Types of crime in Choppington & Hepscott
- Choppington & Hepscott compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Choppington & Hepscott
- What happened after crimes were reported in Choppington & Hepscott
- Demographics of Choppington & Hepscott
- Questions about crime in Choppington & Hepscott
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (90), anti-social behaviour (64) and shoplifting (27) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Choppington & Hepscott | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 277 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.1 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,124 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Choppington & Hepscott of any year here (277 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 277 | 54.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 379 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 364 | 71.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 453 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 488 | 95.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 645 | 125.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 581 | 113.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 542 | 105.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 548 | 106.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and shoplifting (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 114 to 64 and criminal damage and arson fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Choppington & Hepscott; the highest is Bedlington Central (123.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Morpeth Kirkhill (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Choppington & Hepscott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +45% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -32% |
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | +18% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +128% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | +33% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | +68% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | +36% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Choppington & Hepscott over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Morpeth Close” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morpeth Close | 32 |
| On or near Coleridge Drive | 24 |
| On or near Sleekburn | 23 |
| On or near Dene Road | 16 |
| On or near Front Street | 14 |
| On or near Eastgreen | 11 |
| On or near Kings Park | 11 |
| On or near Bothal Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Eastgate | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
Of the 213 crimes in Choppington & Hepscott with a recorded outcome, 35% 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 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 30.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 25.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.4% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Choppington & Hepscott has an estimated population of 5,124 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Choppington & Hepscott average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Choppington & Hepscott | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Choppington & Hepscott a safe place to live?
Choppington & Hepscott recorded 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Choppington & Hepscott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Choppington & Hepscott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Choppington & Hepscott was down 27% on the year before: 277 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Choppington & Hepscott?
About 5,124 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Choppington & Hepscott?
Choppington & Hepscott 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.