Crime in Croft, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
1,471 crimes were recorded in Croft, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 238.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Croft, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Croft, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Croft, Northumberland
- Croft, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Croft, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Croft, Northumberland
- Demographics of Croft, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Croft, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), shoplifting (289) and anti-social behaviour (229) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Croft, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,471 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 238.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,181 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Croft, Northumberland of any year here (1,471 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,471 | 238.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,872 | 302.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,112 | 341.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,805 | 292.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,830 | 296.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,851 | 299.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,085 | 337.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,385 | 385.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,437 | 394.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 162 |
Compared with England and Wales, Croft, Northumberland recorded notably more shoplifting (5.5 times the national rate), other crime (3.4 times the national rate) and robbery (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 37 to 45, while drugs fell from 65 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 174 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 70.7 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 289 | 46.8 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 37.0 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 17.1 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Public order | 99 | 16.0 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 59 | 9.5 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 57 | 9.2 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 45 | 7.3 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 36 | 5.8 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Robbery | 22 | 3.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 3.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 2.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Croft, Northumberland has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croft, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 887 | 131.8 | -45% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | -58% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -57% |
| Plessey | 101 | 33.6 | -86% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -78% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | -60% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | -42% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Croft, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (366).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 366 |
| On or near B1328 | 90 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Back Croft Road | 63 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 37 |
| On or near Seaforth Street | 36 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 33 |
| On or near Havelock Street | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Hambledon Street | 24 |
Of the 1,242 crimes in Croft, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 390 | 31.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 334 | 26.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Croft, Northumberland has an estimated population of 6,181 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (41%, against 23%), more social housing (29%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Croft, Northumberland average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Croft, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Croft, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Croft, Northumberland recorded 238.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Croft, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (289).
Is crime in Croft, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croft, Northumberland was down 21% on the year before: 1,471 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,872 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Croft, Northumberland?
About 6,181 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Croft, Northumberland?
Croft, Northumberland 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.