Crime in Cramlington North: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Cramlington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cramlington North at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington North
- Types of crime in Cramlington North
- Cramlington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington North
- Demographics of Cramlington North
- Questions about crime in Cramlington North
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (68), violence and sexual offences (32) and shoplifting (24) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cramlington North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 153 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,939 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington North peaked in the year to August 2023 (292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 153 | 31.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 171 | 34.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 170 | 34.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 292 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 32.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 151 | 30.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 143 | 29.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 133 | 26.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 192 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (81% below) and shoplifting (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 27 to 32, while anti-social behaviour fell from 87 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 6.5 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cramlington North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | +31% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +243% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +154% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +664% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | +87% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | +67% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +346% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +297% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Cramlington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Goldthorpe Close” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goldthorpe Close | 29 |
| On or near Ilford Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Medway Place | 12 |
| On or near Plaistow Way | 8 |
| On or near Yarmouth Drive | 8 |
| On or near Epwell Grove | 6 |
| On or near Underwood Grove | 6 |
| On or near Cheadle Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Fern Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Durham Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 85 crimes in Cramlington North with one. The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 35.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 21.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Cramlington North has an estimated population of 4,939 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (4.0%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cramlington North average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cramlington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 94.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 4.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington North a safe place to live?
Cramlington North recorded 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,745th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cramlington North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (32).
Is crime in Cramlington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington North was down 11% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 171 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington North?
About 4,939 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington North?
Cramlington North 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.