Crime in Morpeth Kirkhill: statistics, rates and trends

201 crimes were recorded in Morpeth Kirkhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morpeth Kirkhill has the 3,640th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Morpeth Kirkhill was highest in the year to July 2021 (304 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (189). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Morpeth Kirkhill 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Morpeth Kirkhill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Morpeth Kirkhill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Morpeth Kirkhill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Morpeth Kirkhill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Morpeth Kirkhill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Morpeth Kirkhill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Morpeth Kirkhill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Morpeth Kirkhill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Morpeth Kirkhill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Morpeth Kirkhill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Morpeth Kirkhill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Morpeth Kirkhill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Morpeth Kirkhill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morpeth Kirkhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Morpeth Kirkhill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morpeth Kirkhill 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.

Morpeth Kirkhill has an estimated population of 5,775. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morpeth Kirkhill sits in decile 7.5, 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 Morpeth Kirkhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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