Crime in Plessey: statistics, rates and trends
101 crimes were recorded in Plessey in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (43), violence and sexual offences (19) and shoplifting (15) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,678th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Plessey | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 101 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,008 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Plessey peaked in the year to August 2020 (146 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (89). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 101 | 33.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 89 | 29.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 105 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 112 | 37.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 117 | 38.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 113 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 146 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 132 | 43.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 100 | 33.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 6.3 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 5.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Plessey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plessey |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | +181% |
| Isabella | 887 | 131.8 | +292% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | +195% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +311% |
| Croft | 1,471 | 238.0 | +609% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | +202% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | +54% |
| Hartley | 312 | 64.4 | +92% |
The 10 locations below account for 79% of the crime recorded in Plessey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Amersham Road | 10 |
| On or near Amberley Way | 7 |
| On or near Bexhill Square | 6 |
| On or near Grebe Close | 5 |
| On or near Dalston Place | 4 |
| On or near Dorking Close | 4 |
| On or near Garasdale Close | 4 |
| On or near Guillemot Close | 4 |
| On or near Ashford Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 58 crimes in Plessey with one. The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 25 | 43.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 1.7% | 34.5% |
Plessey has an estimated population of 3,008 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plessey average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Plessey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plessey a safe place to live?
Plessey recorded 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,678th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Plessey?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 43 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (19).
Is crime in Plessey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plessey was up 13% on the year before: 101 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 89 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plessey?
About 3,008 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plessey?
Plessey 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.