Crime in Newsham: statistics, rates and trends
863 crimes were recorded in Newsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Shoplifting (229), violence and sexual offences (192) and anti-social behaviour (185) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 552nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newsham | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 863 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,246 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newsham peaked in the year to August 2023 (992 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (807). 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 | 863 | 138.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 807 | 129.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 976 | 156.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 992 | 158.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 935 | 149.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 892 | 142.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 876 | 140.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 945 | 151.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 933 | 149.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newsham recorded notably more shoplifting (4.3 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 66 to 229 and other theft rose from 27 to 38, while public order fell from 70 to 45 and criminal damage and arson fell from 113 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 229 | 36.7 | 8.5 | +247% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 45 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newsham; the highest is Croft, Northumberland (238.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Plessey (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 887 | 131.8 | -5% |
| Plessey | 101 | 33.6 | -76% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | -32% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -63% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -27% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | -28% |
| Croft | 1,471 | 238.0 | +72% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Newsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 274 |
| On or near Elliott Street | 65 |
| On or near Cottingwood Green | 46 |
| On or near Carrside Mews | 36 |
| On or near St Bedes Road | 32 |
| On or near Laverock Hall Road | 27 |
| On or near Delaval Street | 26 |
| On or near Amble Close | 24 |
| On or near Plessey Old Wagonway | 24 |
| On or near Brockwell Court | 19 |
Of the 678 crimes in Newsham with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 309 | 45.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 20.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Newsham has an estimated population of 6,246 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newsham average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newsham a safe place to live?
Newsham recorded 138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 552nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Newsham?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (192).
Is crime in Newsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newsham was up 7% on the year before: 863 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 807 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newsham?
About 6,246 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newsham?
Newsham 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.