Crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
411 crimes were recorded in Lynemouth, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Lynemouth, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland
- Lynemouth, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lynemouth, Northumberland
- Demographics of Lynemouth, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (126), violence and sexual offences (118) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,558th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lynemouth, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 411 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,668 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland of any year here (411 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 411 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 484 | 103.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 537 | 115.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 116.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 522 | 111.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 656 | 140.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 646 | 138.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 496 | 106.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 604 | 129.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lynemouth, Northumberland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (76% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (26% below). On the year before, public order fell from 44 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 139 to 118.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 27.0 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 25.3 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 5.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 4.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lynemouth, Northumberland; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Seaton with Spital (51.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lynemouth, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | +73% |
| Seaton with Spital | 189 | 51.0 | -42% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +119% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | +32% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -19% |
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | +54% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | -17% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Lynemouth, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Boland Road” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Boland Road | 47 |
| On or near Dalton Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Primrose Way | 30 |
| On or near Sea View | 29 |
| On or near St Bartholomews Close | 23 |
| On or near Albion Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Park Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 13 |
Of the 285 crimes in Lynemouth, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 31.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 23.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
Lynemouth, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,668 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lynemouth, Northumberland average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lynemouth, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lynemouth, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Lynemouth, Northumberland recorded 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,558th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (118).
Is crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lynemouth, Northumberland was down 15% on the year before: 411 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 484 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lynemouth, Northumberland?
About 4,668 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lynemouth, Northumberland?
Lynemouth, 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.