Crime in Newsham: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in Newsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
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803 crimes were recorded in Newsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newsham has the 702nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newsham | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 803 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.6 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 6,246 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newsham was highest in the year to July 2023 (994 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (803). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 803 | 128.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 813 | 130.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 986 | 157.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 994 | 159.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 901 | 144.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 920 | 147.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 878 | 140.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 147.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 952 | 152.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newsham 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and other theft (+58%). The largest falls were in public order (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 30.7 | 0.90 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 29.1 | 1.90 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 27.1 | 3.27 | +168% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 13.0 | 1.91 | -35% |
| Other theft | 41 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +58% |
| Public order | 40 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -42% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.7 | 1.13 | +44% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -33% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +100% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.3 | 0.95 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.1 | 0.66 | +600% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newsham recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newsham recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newsham recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newsham recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newsham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newsham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newsham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newsham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newsham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newsham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newsham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newsham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newsham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | 868 | 129.0 | +0% |
| Plessey | 95 | 31.6 | -75% |
| South Blyth | 475 | 94.4 | -27% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 247 | 54.8 | -57% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -21% |
| Wensleydale | 329 | 103.6 | -19% |
| Croft | 1,500 | 242.7 | +89% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 222 | 45.1 | -65% |
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 Newsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 207 |
| On or near Elliott Street | 57 |
| On or near Cottingwood Green | 51 |
| On or near Carrside Mews | 38 |
| On or near Laverock Hall Road | 33 |
| On or near St Bedes Road | 32 |
| On or near Amble Close | 30 |
| On or near Plessey Old Wagonway | 23 |
| On or near Delaval Street | 19 |
| On or near Rothbury Avenue | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newsham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 250 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 182 | 22.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 21.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 16.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Newsham has an estimated population of 6,246. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newsham sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.1% |
Is Newsham a safe place to live?
Newsham recorded 128.6 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 Newsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (182).
Is crime in Newsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newsham was down 1% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newsham?
Newsham 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 Newsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.