Crime in Choppington & Hepscott: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Choppington & Hepscott in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Choppington & Hepscott
- Questions about crime in Choppington & Hepscott
- About this data
297 crimes were recorded in Choppington & Hepscott in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Choppington & Hepscott has the 2,686th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Choppington & Hepscott | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 297 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,124 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Choppington & Hepscott was highest in the year to July 2021 (674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (297). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 297 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 371 | 72.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 367 | 71.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 484 | 94.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 460 | 89.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 131.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 579 | 113.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 533 | 104.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 540 | 105.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Choppington & Hepscott 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 other crime.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 18.5 | 0.54 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 13.1 | 0.85 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.9 | 0.86 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +4% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +31% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +183% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -17% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Choppington & Hepscott
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Choppington & Hepscott
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Choppington & Hepscott
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Choppington & Hepscott
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Choppington & Hepscott
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Choppington & Hepscott
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Choppington & Hepscott
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Choppington & Hepscott
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Choppington & Hepscott
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Choppington & Hepscott
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Choppington & Hepscott
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Choppington & Hepscott recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Choppington & Hepscott, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Choppington & Hepscott.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Choppington & Hepscott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | +39% |
| Bedlington West | 185 | 37.5 | -35% |
| Pegswood | 268 | 65.8 | +14% |
| Bedlington Central | 683 | 126.8 | +119% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | +23% |
| Bedlington East | 542 | 91.5 | +58% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | +27% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 201 | 34.8 | -40% |
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 Choppington & Hepscott over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coleridge Drive | 32 |
| On or near Morpeth Close | 32 |
| On or near Sleekburn | 23 |
| On or near Dene Road | 16 |
| On or near Front Street | 16 |
| On or near Eastgreen | 12 |
| On or near Kings Park | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Briar Close | 10 |
| On or near Bothal Avenue | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Choppington & Hepscott 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 | 78 | 26.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 20.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
Choppington & Hepscott has an estimated population of 5,124. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Choppington & Hepscott sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Choppington & Hepscott |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Choppington & Hepscott a safe place to live?
Choppington & Hepscott recorded 58.0 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 Choppington & Hepscott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Choppington & Hepscott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Choppington & Hepscott was down 20% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Choppington & Hepscott?
Choppington & Hepscott 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 Choppington & Hepscott. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.