Crime in Holywell, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Holywell, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holywell, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Holywell, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Holywell, Northumberland
- Holywell, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holywell, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holywell, Northumberland
- Demographics of Holywell, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Holywell, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (188), violence and sexual offences (149) and shoplifting (57) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,224th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Holywell, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.5 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,422 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Holywell, Northumberland of any year here (545 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 100.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 602 | 111.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 607 | 112.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 679 | 125.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 605 | 111.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 683 | 126.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 751 | 138.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 749 | 138.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 787 | 145.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holywell, Northumberland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate) and other crime (83% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (43% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 117 to 188, while public order fell from 56 to 32 and shoplifting fell from 94 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 34.7 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 27.5 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 10.5 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holywell, Northumberland; the highest is Cramlington Village (236.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Cramlington Eastfield (40.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holywell, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | -26% |
| Hartley | 312 | 64.4 | -36% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | +6% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | -42% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | -60% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +135% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | -6% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Holywell, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 54 |
| On or near Blanchland Drive | 30 |
| On or near Glanton Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Astley Road | 22 |
| On or near Whitfield Road | 18 |
| On or near The Paddock | 17 |
| On or near Ridsdale Close | 16 |
| On or near Mindrum Way | 15 |
| On or near Blyth Street | 14 |
Of the 357 crimes in Holywell, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 188 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 31.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 27.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
Holywell, Northumberland has an estimated population of 5,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holywell, Northumberland average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Holywell, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holywell, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Holywell, Northumberland recorded 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,224th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Holywell, Northumberland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (149).
Is crime in Holywell, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holywell, Northumberland was down 9% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holywell, Northumberland?
About 5,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holywell, Northumberland?
Holywell, 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.