Crime in Morpeth North: statistics, rates and trends
913 crimes were recorded in Morpeth North in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Morpeth North at a glance
- Crime trends in Morpeth North
- Types of crime in Morpeth North
- Morpeth North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morpeth North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morpeth North
- Demographics of Morpeth North
- Questions about crime in Morpeth North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (386), anti-social behaviour (125) and public order (119) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 383rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Morpeth North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 913 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,827 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Morpeth North peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,457 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (879). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 913 | 156.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,208 | 207.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,457 | 250.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,406 | 241.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,198 | 205.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,082 | 185.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 880 | 151.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 879 | 150.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 990 | 169.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Morpeth North recorded notably more public order (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (94% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft fell from 84 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 131 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 66.2 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 21.5 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 119 | 20.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 15.8 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 12.4 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Other theft | 36 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -57% |
| Other crime | 26 | 4.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Morpeth North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morpeth North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -79% |
| Pegswood | 260 | 63.9 | -59% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | -65% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | -54% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -50% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -77% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -54% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Morpeth North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Howburn Court” (292).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Howburn Court | 292 |
| On or near Lumsden'S Lane | 82 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Balmoral Grove | 50 |
| On or near Chantry Place | 50 |
| On or near Whalebone Lane | 48 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near West Greens | 16 |
| On or near Castle Square | 15 |
Of the 788 crimes in Morpeth North with a recorded outcome, 25% 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 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 296 | 37.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 259 | 32.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Morpeth North has an estimated population of 5,827 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Morpeth North average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Morpeth North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Morpeth North a safe place to live?
Morpeth North recorded 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 383rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Morpeth North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 386 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Morpeth North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morpeth North was down 24% on the year before: 913 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Morpeth North?
About 5,827 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Morpeth North?
Morpeth North 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.