Crime in Hartley, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
312 crimes were recorded in Hartley, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hartley, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartley, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Hartley, Northumberland
- Hartley, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartley, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartley, Northumberland
- Demographics of Hartley, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Hartley, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (120), violence and sexual offences (78) and shoplifting (28) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,457th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hartley, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 312 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,844 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hartley, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2023 (378 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (268). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 312 | 64.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 314 | 64.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 333 | 68.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 378 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 64.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 325 | 67.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 318 | 65.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 301 | 62.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hartley, Northumberland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (61% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (53% below) and shoplifting (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 104 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 24.8 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 16.1 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hartley, Northumberland; the highest is Newsham (138.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Plessey (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartley, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell | 545 | 100.5 | +56% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | +46% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | +15% |
| Plessey | 101 | 33.6 | -48% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +115% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | +54% |
| Isabella | 887 | 131.8 | +105% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Hartley, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near East End | 23 |
| On or near St Michael'S Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Millfield | 17 |
| On or near Seafield Mews | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Hartley Lane | 12 |
| On or near Dorchester Court | 10 |
| On or near Byewell Terrace | 8 |
| On or near Meadow View | 8 |
Of the 192 crimes in Hartley, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 36.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 26.0% | 4.7% |
Hartley, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,844 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartley, Northumberland average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hartley, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hartley, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Hartley, Northumberland recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,457th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hartley, Northumberland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (78).
Is crime in Hartley, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartley, Northumberland was almost unchanged on the year before: 312 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartley, Northumberland?
About 4,844 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartley, Northumberland?
Hartley, 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.