Crime in Cramlington North: statistics, rates and trends

161 crimes were recorded in Cramlington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 74 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cramlington North has the 3,695th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cramlington North was highest in the year to July 2023 (302 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (137). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cramlington North 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+48%).

Anti-social behaviour in Cramlington North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cramlington North recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Cramlington North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cramlington North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cramlington North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cramlington North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cramlington North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cramlington North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cramlington North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cramlington North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cramlington North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cramlington North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cramlington North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cramlington North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cramlington North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cramlington North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cramlington North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cramlington North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cramlington North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cramlington North.

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 Cramlington North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cramlington North 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.

Cramlington North has an estimated population of 4,939. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cramlington North sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Cramlington North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.