Crime in Morpeth North: statistics, rates and trends
939 crimes were recorded in Morpeth North in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Morpeth North
- Questions about crime in Morpeth North
- About this data
939 crimes were recorded in Morpeth North in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 386 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morpeth North has the 361st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morpeth North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 939 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.1 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,827 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morpeth North was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,433 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (855). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 939 | 161.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,258 | 215.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,433 | 245.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,400 | 240.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,185 | 203.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,079 | 185.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 855 | 146.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 889 | 152.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 968 | 166.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morpeth North 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, anti-social behaviour.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-51%) and other theft (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 66.2 | 1.93 | -24% |
| Public order | 129 | 22.1 | 3.33 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 21.6 | 1.41 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 16.1 | 1.95 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 12.4 | 1.82 | -51% |
| Other theft | 45 | 7.7 | 1.21 | -44% |
| Other crime | 27 | 4.6 | 2.19 | +170% |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.9 | 0.82 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morpeth North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morpeth North recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morpeth North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morpeth North recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morpeth North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morpeth North recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morpeth North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morpeth North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morpeth North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morpeth North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morpeth North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morpeth North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morpeth North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morpeth North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 170% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morpeth North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morpeth North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morpeth North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morpeth North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morpeth North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morpeth North 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morpeth North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morpeth North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morpeth North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morpeth North 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morpeth North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morpeth North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morpeth North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morpeth North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morpeth North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morpeth North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morpeth North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 201 | 34.8 | -78% |
| Pegswood | 268 | 65.8 | -59% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 297 | 58.0 | -64% |
| Longhirst | 309 | 74.4 | -54% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | -50% |
| Bedlington West | 185 | 37.5 | -77% |
| Bothal | 359 | 71.2 | -56% |
| Bedlington Central | 683 | 126.8 | -21% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Howburn Court | 307 |
| On or near Lumsden'S Lane | 83 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Chantry Place | 53 |
| On or near Balmoral Grove | 50 |
| On or near Whalebone Lane | 47 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 22 |
| On or near Castle Square | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near West Greens | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morpeth North 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 310 | 33.0% |
| Under investigation | 252 | 26.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 220 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 13.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Morpeth North has an estimated population of 5,827. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morpeth North sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morpeth North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Morpeth North a safe place to live?
Morpeth North recorded 161.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by public order (129).
Is crime in Morpeth North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morpeth North was down 25% on the year before: 939 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morpeth North?
Morpeth North is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.