Crime in Norham & Islandshires: statistics, rates and trends
217 crimes were recorded in Norham & Islandshires in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Norham & Islandshires
- Questions about crime in Norham & Islandshires
- About this data
217 crimes were recorded in Norham & Islandshires in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norham & Islandshires has the 3,242nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norham & Islandshires | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 217 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,817 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norham & Islandshires was highest in the year to July 2024 (281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (217). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 217 | 45.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 237 | 49.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 281 | 58.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 278 | 57.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 240 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 259 | 53.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 265 | 55.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 236 | 49.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 228 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norham & Islandshires 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+36%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 18.7 | 0.55 | -18% |
| Other theft | 30 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -12% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +22% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +67% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norham & Islandshires
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norham & Islandshires recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norham & Islandshires
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norham & Islandshires recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norham & Islandshires
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norham & Islandshires recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norham & Islandshires
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norham & Islandshires recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norham & Islandshires
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norham & Islandshires recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norham & Islandshires
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norham & Islandshires recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norham & Islandshires
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norham & Islandshires recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norham & Islandshires
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norham & Islandshires recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norham & Islandshires
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norham & Islandshires recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norham & Islandshires
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norham & Islandshires 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norham & Islandshires
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norham & Islandshires recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norham & Islandshires
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norham & Islandshires recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norham & Islandshires
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norham & Islandshires recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norham & Islandshires, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norham & Islandshires.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norham & Islandshires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick West with Ord | 229 | 52.9 | +17% |
| Berwick East | 353 | 76.7 | +70% |
| Berwick North | 528 | 117.7 | +161% |
| Wooler | 170 | 44.8 | -1% |
| Bamburgh | 184 | 42.2 | -6% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 536 | 110.9 | +146% |
| Alnwick Castle | 247 | 74.7 | +66% |
| Longhoughton | 157 | 27.4 | -39% |
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 Norham & Islandshires over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Ocean Drive | 13 |
| 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 | 5 |
| On or near Prince Charles Road | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near Prince Charles Street | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norham & Islandshires 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 33.6% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 28.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 10.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
Norham & Islandshires has an estimated population of 4,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norham & Islandshires sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norham & Islandshires |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Norham & Islandshires a safe place to live?
Norham & Islandshires recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Norham & Islandshires?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Norham & Islandshires going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norham & Islandshires was down 8% on the year before: 217 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 237 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norham & Islandshires?
Norham & Islandshires 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 Norham & Islandshires. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.