Crime in Pegswood, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Pegswood, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pegswood, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Pegswood, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Pegswood, Northumberland
- Pegswood, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pegswood, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pegswood, Northumberland
- Demographics of Pegswood, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Pegswood, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (91), violence and sexual offences (74) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pegswood, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 260 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,072 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pegswood, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2019 (306 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (234). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 260 | 63.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 299 | 73.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 285 | 70.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 293 | 72.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 234 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 248 | 60.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 276 | 67.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 306 | 75.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pegswood, Northumberland recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (45% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (47% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 91, while criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 28 and violence and sexual offences fell from 97 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 18.2 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 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 Pegswood, Northumberland; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Morpeth Kirkhill (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pegswood, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | -15% |
| Morpeth North | 913 | 156.7 | +145% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | +12% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -49% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | +12% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +22% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +202% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Pegswood, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pegswood Precinct” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pegswood Precinct | 25 |
| On or near Patton Way | 17 |
| On or near Longhirst Road | 15 |
| On or near De Walden Square | 14 |
| On or near Warkworth Drive | 14 |
| On or near Bamburgh Drive | 12 |
| On or near Ellis Square | 12 |
| On or near Spencer Drive | 10 |
| On or near Hebron Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Longhirst Village | 9 |
Of the 169 crimes in Pegswood, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 30.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 27.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Pegswood, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pegswood, Northumberland average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pegswood, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pegswood, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Pegswood, Northumberland recorded 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Pegswood, Northumberland?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (74).
Is crime in Pegswood, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pegswood, Northumberland was down 13% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 299 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pegswood, Northumberland?
About 4,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pegswood, Northumberland?
Pegswood, Northumberland 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.