Crime in Ponteland East & Stannington: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Ponteland East & Stannington in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ponteland East & Stannington at a glance
- Crime trends in Ponteland East & Stannington
- Types of crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
- Ponteland East & Stannington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ponteland East & Stannington
- Population and deprivation in Ponteland East & Stannington
- Questions about crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
- About this data
232 crimes were recorded in Ponteland East & Stannington in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ponteland East & Stannington has the 3,451st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ponteland East & Stannington | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 232 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,830 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ponteland East & Stannington was highest in the year to July 2018 (419 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (232). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 232 | 39.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 302 | 51.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 264 | 45.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 277 | 47.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 290 | 49.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 276 | 47.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 257 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 327 | 56.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 419 | 71.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ponteland East & Stannington 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+56%). The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and other theft (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.1 | 0.33 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 11.0 | 1.32 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -46% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -53% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.10 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ponteland East & Stannington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ponteland East & Stannington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ponteland East & Stannington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ponteland East & Stannington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ponteland East & Stannington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ponteland East & Stannington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ponteland East & Stannington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ponteland East & Stannington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ponteland East & Stannington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ponteland East & Stannington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ponteland East & Stannington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ponteland East & Stannington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ponteland East & Stannington 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ponteland East & Stannington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ponteland East & Stannington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland East & Stannington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland North | 209 | 43.8 | +10% |
| Cramlington South West | 421 | 74.5 | +87% |
| Ponteland West | 126 | 23.7 | -40% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 201 | 34.8 | -13% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,026 | 236.0 | +493% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -18% |
| Cramlington South East | 220 | 59.2 | +49% |
| Bedlington West | 185 | 37.5 | -6% |
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 Ponteland East & Stannington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near B6323 | 12 |
| On or near Rothley Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Mayfair Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Bevan Court | 7 |
| On or near The Drive | 7 |
| On or near Eland Lane | 6 |
| On or near Maple Court | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ponteland East & Stannington 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 | 89 | 38.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 18.1% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 13.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
Ponteland East & Stannington has an estimated population of 5,830. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ponteland East & Stannington sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ponteland East & Stannington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Ponteland East & Stannington a safe place to live?
Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 39.8 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 Ponteland East & Stannington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (64).
Is crime in Ponteland East & Stannington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland East & Stannington was down 23% on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ponteland East & Stannington?
Ponteland East & Stannington 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 Ponteland East & Stannington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.