Crime in Longhirst: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Longhirst in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longhirst at a glance
- Crime trends in Longhirst
- Types of crime in Longhirst
- Longhirst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longhirst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longhirst
- Demographics of Longhirst
- Questions about crime in Longhirst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (131), anti-social behaviour (50) and public order (37) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longhirst | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 297 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,154 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longhirst peaked in the year to August 2025 (392 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (100). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 158%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 297 | 71.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 392 | 94.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 300 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 211 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 110 | 26.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 185 | 44.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 151 | 36.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 100 | 24.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 115 | 27.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longhirst recorded notably more public order (34% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 207 to 131 and criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 37 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longhirst; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Morpeth Kirkhill (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longhirst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | -11% |
| Morpeth North | 913 | 156.7 | +119% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -54% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | 0% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | -24% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +9% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +170% |
| Lynemouth | 411 | 88.0 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Longhirst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Geranium Drive” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Geranium Drive | 88 |
| On or near Grangemoor Road | 22 |
| On or near De Merley Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Pennyroyal Drive | 13 |
| On or near Gables End | 12 |
| On or near Parkside Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Ena Street | 10 |
| On or near East Acres | 9 |
| On or near Marigold Way | 8 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 7 |
Of the 247 crimes in Longhirst with a recorded outcome, 29% 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 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 38.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 29.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Longhirst has an estimated population of 4,154 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longhirst average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longhirst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longhirst a safe place to live?
Longhirst recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Longhirst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Longhirst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longhirst was down 24% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 392 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longhirst?
About 4,154 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longhirst?
Longhirst 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.