Crime in Druridge Bay: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Druridge Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Druridge Bay at a glance
- Crime trends in Druridge Bay
- Types of crime in Druridge Bay
- Druridge Bay compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Druridge Bay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Druridge Bay
- Population and deprivation in Druridge Bay
- Questions about crime in Druridge Bay
- About this data
546 crimes were recorded in Druridge Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 167 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Druridge Bay has the 1,204th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Druridge Bay | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 546 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,366 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Druridge Bay was highest in the year to July 2021 (619 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (437). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 546 | 101.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 598 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 437 | 81.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 557 | 103.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 535 | 99.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 619 | 115.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 546 | 101.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 513 | 95.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 469 | 87.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Druridge Bay 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and other crime (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and violence and sexual offences (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 31.1 | 2.03 | +48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 29.1 | 0.85 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 11.0 | 1.62 | -29% |
| Public order | 49 | 9.1 | 1.37 | -8% |
| Other crime | 41 | 7.6 | 3.62 | +14% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.8 | 0.34 | +67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.42 | +22% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -80% |
Anti-social behaviour in Druridge Bay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Druridge Bay recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Druridge Bay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Druridge Bay recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Druridge Bay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Druridge Bay recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Druridge Bay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Druridge Bay recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Druridge Bay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Druridge Bay recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Druridge Bay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Druridge Bay recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Druridge Bay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Druridge Bay recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Druridge Bay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Druridge Bay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Druridge Bay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Druridge Bay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Druridge Bay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Druridge Bay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Druridge Bay
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Druridge Bay 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Druridge Bay
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Druridge Bay 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Druridge Bay
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Druridge Bay recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Druridge Bay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Druridge Bay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Druridge Bay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Druridge Bay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Druridge Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble | 591 | 119.6 | +18% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 162 | 39.4 | -61% |
| Lynemouth | 404 | 86.5 | -15% |
| Longhirst | 309 | 74.4 | -27% |
| Shilbottle | 158 | 35.7 | -65% |
| Longhorsley | 204 | 36.8 | -64% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | -30% |
| Pegswood | 268 | 65.8 | -35% |
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 Druridge Bay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 101 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Chibburn Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Whitefield Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Simonside Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Carnaby Drive | 12 |
| On or near Hartside Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Grangewood | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Druridge Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 167 | 30.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 21.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 20.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Druridge Bay has an estimated population of 5,366. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Druridge Bay sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Druridge Bay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Druridge Bay a safe place to live?
Druridge Bay recorded 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Druridge Bay?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (156).
Is crime in Druridge Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Druridge Bay was down 9% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Druridge Bay?
Druridge Bay 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 Druridge Bay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.