Crime in Druridge Bay: statistics, rates and trends
514 crimes were recorded in Druridge Bay in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Druridge Bay
- Questions about crime in Druridge Bay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (154), anti-social behaviour (153) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,350th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Druridge Bay | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 514 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,366 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Druridge Bay peaked in the year to August 2025 (630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (438). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 514 | 95.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 630 | 117.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 438 | 81.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 539 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 550 | 102.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 606 | 112.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 568 | 105.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 509 | 94.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 470 | 87.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Druridge Bay recorded notably more other crime (3.4 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (86% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 33 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 131 to 153, while criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 49 and violence and sexual offences fell from 230 to 154.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 28.7 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 28.5 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Public order | 46 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other crime | 39 | 7.3 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Druridge Bay; the highest is Amble, Northumberland (116.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Shilbottle, Northumberland (34.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Druridge Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +21% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | -61% |
| Lynemouth | 411 | 88.0 | -8% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | -25% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -64% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | -63% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -25% |
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Druridge Bay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Chibburn Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Whitefield Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Simonside Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Hartside Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near St Johns Estate | 13 |
| On or near Carnaby Drive | 12 |
Of the 361 crimes in Druridge Bay with a recorded outcome, 27% 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 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 35.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 31.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 2.5% | 34.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Druridge Bay has an estimated population of 5,366 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer children (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Druridge Bay average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Druridge Bay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Druridge Bay a safe place to live?
Druridge Bay recorded 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,350th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Druridge Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Druridge Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Druridge Bay was down 18% on the year before: 514 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Druridge Bay?
About 5,366 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Druridge Bay?
Druridge Bay 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.