Crime in Humshaugh, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends

85 crimes were recorded in Humshaugh, Northumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 18.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 24 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Humshaugh, Northumberland has the 3,908th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Humshaugh, Northumberland was highest in the year to July 2020 (179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (85). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Humshaugh, Northumberland 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Humshaugh, Northumberland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Humshaugh, Northumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Humshaugh, Northumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Humshaugh, Northumberland.

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 Humshaugh, Northumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Humshaugh, Northumberland 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.

Humshaugh, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,501. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Humshaugh, Northumberland sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Humshaugh, Northumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.