Crime in Cramlington South West: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South West in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cramlington South West at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington South West
- Types of crime in Cramlington South West
- Cramlington South West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington South West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington South West
- Demographics of Cramlington South West
- Questions about crime in Cramlington South West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (154), anti-social behaviour (111) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,891st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cramlington South West | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 444 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,648 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington South West peaked in the year to August 2021 (542 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (394). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 444 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 93.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 517 | 91.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 526 | 93.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 446 | 79.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 542 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 419 | 74.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 466 | 82.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 394 | 69.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cramlington South West recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), burglary (30% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below) and public order (23% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 35 to 20 and public order fell from 41 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 27.3 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 25 | 4.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cramlington South West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +201% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | -26% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -61% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | -48% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +35% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | -6% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +57% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Cramlington South West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beacon Lane” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beacon Lane | 43 |
| On or near Elgin Close | 37 |
| On or near Cramlington | 27 |
| On or near Eastbourne Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Longridge Way | 19 |
| On or near Langdale Drive | 18 |
| On or near Larriston Place | 17 |
| On or near Evesham Place | 16 |
| On or near Churston Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Esher Place | 13 |
Of the 333 crimes in Cramlington South West with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 32.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 25.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Cramlington South West has an estimated population of 5,648 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, 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 South West average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cramlington South West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington South West a safe place to live?
Cramlington South West recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,891st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cramlington South West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Cramlington South West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington South West was down 16% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington South West?
About 5,648 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington South West?
Cramlington South West 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.