Crime in Isabella: statistics, rates and trends
868 crimes were recorded in Isabella in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Isabella at a glance
- Crime trends in Isabella
- Types of crime in Isabella
- Isabella compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Isabella
- What happened after crimes were reported in Isabella
- Population and deprivation in Isabella
- Questions about crime in Isabella
- About this data
868 crimes were recorded in Isabella in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Isabella has the 691st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Isabella | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 868 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.0 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 6,731 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Isabella was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,335 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (868). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 868 | 129.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 949 | 141.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,067 | 158.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,141 | 169.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,112 | 165.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,246 | 185.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,257 | 186.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,250 | 185.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,335 | 198.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Isabella 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+121%) and vehicle crime (+83%). The largest falls were in drugs (-60%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 44.7 | 1.31 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 25.7 | 1.68 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 13.7 | 2.02 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 9.2 | 1.11 | +121% |
| Public order | 57 | 8.5 | 1.27 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 6.2 | 1.27 | +83% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.9 | 2.32 | -20% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -33% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 1.80 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.53 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Isabella
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Isabella recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Isabella
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Isabella recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Isabella
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Isabella recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Isabella
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Isabella recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Isabella
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Isabella recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Isabella
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Isabella recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Isabella
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Isabella recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Isabella
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Isabella recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Isabella
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Isabella recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Isabella
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Isabella recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Isabella
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Isabella recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Isabella
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Isabella recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Isabella
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Isabella recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Isabella
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Isabella recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Isabella, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Isabella.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isabella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey | 95 | 31.6 | -76% |
| Wensleydale | 329 | 103.6 | -20% |
| Croft | 1,500 | 242.7 | +88% |
| South Blyth | 475 | 94.4 | -27% |
| Newsham | 803 | 128.6 | -0% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -21% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 247 | 54.8 | -58% |
| Bedlington East | 542 | 91.5 | -29% |
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 Isabella over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newsham Road | 50 |
| On or near Shelley Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Eighth Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Crofton Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near West Court | 30 |
| On or near Hargrave Court | 27 |
| On or near Tenth Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Isabella 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 240 | 27.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 25.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 198 | 22.8% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 19.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Isabella has an estimated population of 6,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Isabella sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Isabella |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.2% |
| Social rented homes | 38.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.4% |
Is Isabella a safe place to live?
Isabella recorded 129.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Isabella?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Isabella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isabella was down 9% on the year before: 868 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Isabella?
Isabella 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 Isabella. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.