Crime in Cramlington South East: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cramlington South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington South East
- Types of crime in Cramlington South East
- Cramlington South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington South East
- Population and deprivation in Cramlington South East
- Questions about crime in Cramlington South East
- About this data
220 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 61 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cramlington South East has the 2,631st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cramlington South East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 220 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 3,716 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington South East was highest in the year to July 2023 (296 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (212). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 220 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 221 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 212 | 57.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 296 | 79.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 243 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 262 | 70.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 253 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 253 | 68.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 235 | 63.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cramlington South East 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 shoplifting (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%).
The largest falls were in public order (-56%) and violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 16.4 | 0.48 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 14.8 | 0.96 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 9.7 | 1.17 | +20% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -56% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -12% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +20% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cramlington South East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cramlington South East recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cramlington South East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cramlington South East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cramlington South East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cramlington South East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cramlington South East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cramlington South East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cramlington South East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cramlington South East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cramlington South East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cramlington South East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cramlington South East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cramlington South East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cramlington South East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cramlington South East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cramlington South East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cramlington South East recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cramlington South East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cramlington South East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cramlington South East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cramlington South East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cramlington South East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cramlington South East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cramlington South East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cramlington South East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cramlington South East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cramlington South East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village | 1,026 | 236.0 | +299% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 607 | 106.9 | +81% |
| Cramlington South West | 421 | 74.5 | +26% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 222 | 45.1 | -24% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 425 | 77.2 | +30% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -45% |
| Holywell | 542 | 100.0 | +69% |
| Newsham | 803 | 128.6 | +117% |
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 South East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Lane | 67 |
| On or near Ganton Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Cranshaw Place | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Corinto Close | 12 |
| On or near Whernside Place | 12 |
| On or near Windburgh Drive | 10 |
| On or near Westerkirk | 7 |
| On or near Glenluce Drive | 6 |
| On or near Gunnerton Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cramlington South East 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 | 74 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 22.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 15.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Cramlington South East has an estimated population of 3,716. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cramlington South East sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cramlington South East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Cramlington South East a safe place to live?
Cramlington South East recorded 59.2 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 Cramlington South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Cramlington South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington South East was almost unchanged on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cramlington South East?
Cramlington South East 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 Cramlington South East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.