Crime in Cramlington Eastfield: statistics, rates and trends
200 crimes were recorded in Cramlington Eastfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cramlington Eastfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington Eastfield
- Types of crime in Cramlington Eastfield
- Cramlington Eastfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington Eastfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington Eastfield
- Demographics of Cramlington Eastfield
- Questions about crime in Cramlington Eastfield
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (64), violence and sexual offences (55) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,420th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cramlington Eastfield | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 200 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,921 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cramlington Eastfield of any year here (200 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 200 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 265 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 269 | 54.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 342 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 315 | 64.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 330 | 67.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 330 | 67.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 312 | 63.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 360 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 102 to 55 and criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 11.2 | 34.2 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cramlington Eastfield; the highest is Cramlington Village (236.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Cramlington North (31.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington Eastfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -24% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +161% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +482% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | +42% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +93% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +240% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | +82% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Cramlington Eastfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Avebury Place” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Avebury Place | 18 |
| On or near Wrightson Street | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Poole Close | 11 |
| On or near Axminster Close | 10 |
| On or near Abingdon Square | 9 |
| On or near Mortimer Chase | 9 |
| On or near Clintburn Court | 8 |
| On or near Kirkbride Place | 8 |
| On or near Scott Street | 8 |
Of the 136 crimes in Cramlington Eastfield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 39.0% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 22.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Cramlington Eastfield has an estimated population of 4,921 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cramlington Eastfield average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cramlington Eastfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington Eastfield a safe place to live?
Cramlington Eastfield recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,420th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cramlington Eastfield?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (55).
Is crime in Cramlington Eastfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington Eastfield was down 25% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 265 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington Eastfield?
About 4,921 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington Eastfield?
Cramlington Eastfield 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.