Crime in Cramlington South East: statistics, rates and trends
215 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cramlington South East
- Questions about crime in Cramlington South East
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (55), violence and sexual offences (54) and shoplifting (35) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cramlington South East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 215 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,716 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington South East peaked in the year to August 2023 (285 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 215 | 57.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 218 | 58.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 56.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 285 | 76.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 258 | 69.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 242 | 65.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 277 | 74.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 238 | 64.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 235 | 63.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 40 to 55 and shoplifting rose from 30 to 35, while violence and sexual offences fell from 75 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 14.5 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cramlington South East; 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 South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +309% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +83% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +36% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | -30% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | +28% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -46% |
| Holywell | 545 | 100.5 | +74% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +139% |
The 10 locations below account for 81% of the crime recorded in Cramlington South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Lane” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Lane | 71 |
| On or near Ganton Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Cranshaw Place | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Corinto Close | 10 |
| On or near Whernside Place | 10 |
| On or near Windburgh Drive | 10 |
| On or near Westerkirk | 7 |
| On or near Glenluce Drive | 6 |
| On or near Greystoke Place | 5 |
Of the 160 crimes in Cramlington South East with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 28.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 20.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Cramlington South East has an estimated population of 3,716 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (41%, against 22%), an older population (35%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cramlington South East average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cramlington South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington South East a safe place to live?
Cramlington South East recorded 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cramlington South East?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (54).
Is crime in Cramlington South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington South East was down 1% on the year before: 215 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington South East?
About 3,716 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington South East?
Cramlington South East 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.