Crime in Haydon: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Haydon in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), anti-social behaviour (70) and shoplifting (60) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,084th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haydon | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 309 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,205 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haydon peaked in the year to August 2025 (406 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (283). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 309 | 73.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 406 | 96.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 337 | 80.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 322 | 76.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 350 | 83.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 310 | 73.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 297 | 70.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 283 | 67.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 339 | 80.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haydon recorded notably more shoplifting (69% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (40% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 60 to 70, while shoplifting fell from 114 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 20.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 16.6 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 14.3 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haydon; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Seaton with Spital (51.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +162% |
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | +85% |
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | +107% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -2% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +6% |
| Seaton with Spital | 189 | 51.0 | -31% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +74% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Haydon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Glenwood | 15 |
| On or near Jubilee Estate | 14 |
| On or near Blackclose Estate | 13 |
| On or near Mitford Drive | 12 |
| On or near Holmdale | 11 |
| On or near Rothley Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Heron Close | 8 |
| On or near Lesbury Avenue | 8 |
Of the 239 crimes in Haydon with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 31.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 31.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
Haydon has an estimated population of 4,205 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haydon average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haydon a safe place to live?
Haydon recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,084th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Haydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Haydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydon was down 24% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 406 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haydon?
About 4,205 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haydon?
Haydon 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.