Crime in Norham & Islandshires: statistics, rates and trends
208 crimes were recorded in Norham & Islandshires in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norham & Islandshires at a glance
- Crime trends in Norham & Islandshires
- Types of crime in Norham & Islandshires
- Norham & Islandshires compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norham & Islandshires
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norham & Islandshires
- Demographics of Norham & Islandshires
- Questions about crime in Norham & Islandshires
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (83), other theft (28) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,324th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Norham & Islandshires | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 208 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,817 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norham & Islandshires of any year here (208 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 208 | 43.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 235 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 265 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 53.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 51.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 266 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 242 | 50.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 219 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 106 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 17.2 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norham & Islandshires; the highest is Berwick North (114.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norham & Islandshires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick West with Ord | 225 | 52.0 | +20% |
| Berwick East | 339 | 73.6 | +70% |
| Berwick North | 514 | 114.6 | +165% |
| Wooler | 162 | 42.7 | -1% |
| Bamburgh | 193 | 44.3 | +3% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +139% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +69% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Norham & Islandshires over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (97).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Ocean Drive | 10 |
| On or near Bride'S Brae | 8 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Norham Green | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
| On or near Whitton Park | 4 |
| On or near B6353 | 3 |
Of the 185 crimes in Norham & Islandshires with a recorded outcome, 38% 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 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 29.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 27.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 1.1% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Norham & Islandshires has an estimated population of 4,817 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norham & Islandshires average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Norham & Islandshires | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norham & Islandshires a safe place to live?
Norham & Islandshires recorded 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,324th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Norham & Islandshires?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (28).
Is crime in Norham & Islandshires going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norham & Islandshires was down 11% on the year before: 208 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norham & Islandshires?
About 4,817 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norham & Islandshires?
Norham & Islandshires 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.