Crime in Morpeth Kirkhill: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Morpeth Kirkhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Morpeth Kirkhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Morpeth Kirkhill
- Types of crime in Morpeth Kirkhill
- Morpeth Kirkhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morpeth Kirkhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morpeth Kirkhill
- Demographics of Morpeth Kirkhill
- Questions about crime in Morpeth Kirkhill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (58), anti-social behaviour (43) and vehicle crime (18) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,698th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Morpeth Kirkhill | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 189 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,775 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Morpeth Kirkhill of any year here (189 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 189 | 32.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 39.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 47.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 229 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 198 | 34.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 275 | 47.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 281 | 48.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 191 | 33.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 247 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 106 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 10.0 | 34.2 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 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 Morpeth Kirkhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morpeth Kirkhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth North | 913 | 156.7 | +379% |
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | +95% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | +65% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | +118% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | +12% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +139% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +276% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | +119% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Morpeth Kirkhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Downing Drive” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Downing Drive | 14 |
| On or near Castle Meadows | 12 |
| On or near St Mary'S Field | 11 |
| On or near Clarks Field | 10 |
| On or near Hospital | 10 |
| On or near The Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Caldburne Drive | 7 |
| On or near Queen'S Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Southgate Mews | 7 |
| On or near Abbots Way | 6 |
Of the 146 crimes in Morpeth Kirkhill with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 37.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 21.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 1.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Morpeth Kirkhill has an estimated population of 5,775 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Morpeth Kirkhill average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Morpeth Kirkhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Morpeth Kirkhill a safe place to live?
Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,698th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Morpeth Kirkhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 58 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Morpeth Kirkhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morpeth Kirkhill was down 16% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Morpeth Kirkhill?
About 5,775 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Morpeth Kirkhill?
Morpeth Kirkhill 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.