Crime in Isabella: statistics, rates and trends
887 crimes were recorded in Isabella in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (285), anti-social behaviour (179) and criminal damage and arson (101) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 645th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Isabella | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 887 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,731 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Isabella of any year here (887 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 | 887 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 966 | 143.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,024 | 152.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,144 | 170.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,121 | 166.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,240 | 184.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,250 | 185.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,296 | 192.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,277 | 189.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
Compared with England and Wales, Isabella recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (73% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 69 and vehicle crime rose from 25 to 41, while other theft fell from 52 to 38 and other crime fell from 45 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 42.3 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 26.6 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 15.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 10.3 | 8.5 | +130% |
| Public order | 62 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +64% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.9 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Isabella; the highest is Croft, Northumberland (238.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Plessey (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isabella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey | 101 | 33.6 | -75% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | -25% |
| Croft | 1,471 | 238.0 | +81% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | -29% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +5% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -23% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -61% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Isabella over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newsham Road” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newsham Road | 54 |
| On or near Shelley Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Crofton Street | 35 |
| On or near Eighth Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Hargrave Court | 29 |
| On or near Southend Avenue | 29 |
| On or near West Court | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Tenth Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Harper Street | 25 |
Of the 708 crimes in Isabella with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 265 | 37.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 188 | 26.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Isabella has an estimated population of 6,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Isabella average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Isabella | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Isabella a safe place to live?
Isabella recorded 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 645th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Isabella?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Isabella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isabella was down 8% on the year before: 887 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 966 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Isabella?
About 6,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Isabella?
Isabella 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.