Crime in Longhorsley: statistics, rates and trends
197 crimes were recorded in Longhorsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longhorsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Longhorsley
- Types of crime in Longhorsley
- Longhorsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longhorsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longhorsley
- Demographics of Longhorsley
- Questions about crime in Longhorsley
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (56), violence and sexual offences (52) and burglary (20) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Longhorsley | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 197 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,536 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longhorsley peaked in the year to August 2022 (267 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (180). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 197 | 35.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 219 | 39.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 232 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 259 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 265 | 47.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 43.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 225 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 180 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (73% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 75 to 52 and burglary fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 10.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 9.4 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longhorsley; the highest is Morpeth North (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Morpeth Kirkhill (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longhorsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | +101% |
| Morpeth North | 913 | 156.7 | +340% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -8% |
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | +79% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +169% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | +52% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Longhorsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Park Road | 12 |
| On or near North Road | 11 |
| On or near Reivers Gate | 10 |
| On or near Belsay Bridge | 6 |
| On or near Drummonds Close | 6 |
| On or near Felmoor Drive | 6 |
| On or near B6345 | 5 |
| On or near Oakford | 5 |
Of the 141 crimes in Longhorsley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 32.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 24.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 1.4% | 34.5% |
Longhorsley has an estimated population of 5,536 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longhorsley average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longhorsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longhorsley a safe place to live?
Longhorsley recorded 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Longhorsley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (52).
Is crime in Longhorsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longhorsley was down 10% on the year before: 197 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 219 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longhorsley?
About 5,536 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longhorsley?
Longhorsley 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.