Crime in Haydon: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Haydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
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310 crimes were recorded in Haydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 85 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haydon has the 2,073rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haydon | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,205 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haydon was highest in the year to July 2025 (409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (297). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 310 | 73.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 97.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 349 | 83.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 307 | 73.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 344 | 81.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 309 | 73.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 297 | 70.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 300 | 71.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 341 | 81.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haydon 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 shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and vehicle crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 20.2 | 0.59 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 16.2 | 1.05 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 14.5 | 1.75 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -14% |
| Public order | 19 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.6 | 0.72 | -35% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.9 | 1.35 | +0% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 0.88 | +25% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -73% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haydon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haydon recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haydon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haydon recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haydon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haydon recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haydon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haydon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haydon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haydon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haydon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haydon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haydon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haydon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haydon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haydon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haydon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haydon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haydon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haydon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haydon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haydon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haydon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haydon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haydon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haydon 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haydon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haydon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Central | 769 | 196.9 | +167% |
| College with North Seaton | 862 | 137.7 | +87% |
| Hirst | 1,085 | 155.9 | +111% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | -3% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | +9% |
| Seaton with Spital | 183 | 49.4 | -33% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | +80% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | +55% |
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 Haydon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Glenwood | 15 |
| On or near Blackclose Estate | 15 |
| On or near Jubilee Estate | 11 |
| On or near Mitford Drive | 10 |
| On or near Holmdale | 9 |
| On or near Lesbury Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Rothley Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Haydon Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haydon 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 | 85 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 21.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 21.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.3% |
Haydon has an estimated population of 4,205. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haydon sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haydon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Haydon a safe place to live?
Haydon recorded 73.7 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 Haydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Haydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydon was down 24% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haydon?
Haydon 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 Haydon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.