Crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends

157 crimes were recorded in Longhoughton, Northumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longhoughton, Northumberland has the 3,827th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland was highest in the year to July 2020 (289 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (157). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longhoughton, Northumberland 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 other crime.

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and violence and sexual offences (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 467% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Longhoughton, Northumberland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longhoughton, Northumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longhoughton, Northumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longhoughton, Northumberland.

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 Longhoughton, Northumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longhoughton, Northumberland 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.

Longhoughton, Northumberland has an estimated population of 5,732. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longhoughton, Northumberland sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Longhoughton, Northumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.