Crime in Cramlington South West: statistics, rates and trends
421 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South West in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cramlington South West
- Questions about crime in Cramlington South West
- About this data
421 crimes were recorded in Cramlington South West in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cramlington South West has the 2,045th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cramlington South West | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 421 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.5 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,648 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington South West was highest in the year to July 2021 (539 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (387). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 421 | 74.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 531 | 94.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 534 | 94.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 490 | 86.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 459 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 539 | 95.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 419 | 74.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 461 | 81.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 68.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cramlington South West 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest falls were in other theft (-32%) and violence and sexual offences (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 25.5 | 0.74 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 18.6 | 1.21 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 8.0 | 1.17 | +10% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -29% |
| Other crime | 25 | 4.4 | 2.10 | +39% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -12% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cramlington South West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cramlington South West recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cramlington South West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cramlington South West recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cramlington South West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cramlington South West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cramlington South West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cramlington South West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cramlington South West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cramlington South West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cramlington South West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cramlington South West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cramlington South West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cramlington South West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cramlington South West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cramlington South West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cramlington South West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cramlington South West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cramlington South West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cramlington South West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cramlington South West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cramlington South West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cramlington South West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cramlington South West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cramlington South West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cramlington South West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cramlington South West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cramlington South West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cramlington South West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington South West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village | 1,026 | 236.0 | +217% |
| Cramlington South East | 220 | 59.2 | -21% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -56% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 222 | 45.1 | -39% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 607 | 106.9 | +43% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 425 | 77.2 | +4% |
| Bedlington Central | 683 | 126.8 | +70% |
| Bedlington West | 185 | 37.5 | -50% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beacon Lane | 43 |
| On or near Elgin Close | 43 |
| On or near Cramlington | 24 |
| On or near Longridge Way | 20 |
| On or near Larriston Place | 18 |
| On or near Langdale Drive | 17 |
| On or near Evesham Place | 15 |
| On or near Esher Place | 15 |
| On or near Eastbourne Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Lindsey Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cramlington South West 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 | 119 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 23.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 20.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Cramlington South West has an estimated population of 5,648. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cramlington South West sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cramlington South West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% |
| Social rented homes | 37.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Cramlington South West a safe place to live?
Cramlington South West recorded 74.5 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Cramlington South West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington South West was down 21% on the year before: 421 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cramlington South West?
Cramlington South West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.