Crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Longhoughton, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Longhoughton, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland
- Longhoughton, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longhoughton, Northumberland
- Demographics of Longhoughton, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), anti-social behaviour (31) and burglary (18) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Longhoughton, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 147 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,732 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland of any year here (147 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 147 | 25.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 34.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 215 | 37.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 209 | 36.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 215 | 37.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 265 | 46.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 285 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 181 | 31.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 39.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (77% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 68 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 8.0 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Longhoughton, Northumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longhoughton, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +185% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +302% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | +47% |
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +353% |
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +274% |
| Bamburgh | 193 | 44.3 | +73% |
| Rothbury | 214 | 40.7 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Longhoughton, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Vintners Court | 9 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
| On or near Dunstanburgh Road | 6 |
| On or near Hipsburn Steadings | 6 |
| On or near Taylor Drive | 5 |
| On or near Bickerton'S Field | 4 |
| On or near Croftlands | 4 |
| On or near Garden Terrace | 4 |
| On or near B1339 | 3 |
Of the 116 crimes in Longhoughton, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 31.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 22.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Longhoughton, Northumberland has an estimated population of 5,732 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longhoughton, Northumberland average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longhoughton, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longhoughton, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland was down 26% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longhoughton, Northumberland?
About 5,732 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longhoughton, Northumberland?
Longhoughton, Northumberland 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.