Crime in Ponteland East & Stannington: statistics, rates and trends
226 crimes were recorded in Ponteland East & Stannington in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ponteland East & Stannington
- Questions about crime in Ponteland East & Stannington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), shoplifting (62) and anti-social behaviour (33) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,483rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ponteland East & Stannington | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 226 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,830 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ponteland East & Stannington of any year here (226 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 226 | 38.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 310 | 53.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 254 | 43.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 276 | 47.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 305 | 52.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 265 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 257 | 44.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 321 | 55.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 411 | 70.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ponteland East & Stannington recorded notably more shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 62, while violence and sexual offences fell from 104 to 63 and anti-social behaviour fell from 51 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 10.8 | 34.2 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 10.6 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ponteland East & Stannington; the highest is Cramlington Village (236.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ponteland West (22.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland East & Stannington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | +8% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +103% |
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | -41% |
| Morpeth Kirkhill | 189 | 32.7 | -16% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +511% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -20% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | +49% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Ponteland East & Stannington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near B6323 | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Mayfair Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Rothley Gardens | 8 |
| On or near The Drive | 8 |
| On or near Bevan Court | 6 |
| On or near Eland Lane | 6 |
| On or near Maple Court | 6 |
Of the 193 crimes in Ponteland East & Stannington with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 25.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 24.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
Ponteland East & Stannington has an estimated population of 5,830 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ponteland East & Stannington average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ponteland East & Stannington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ponteland East & Stannington a safe place to live?
Ponteland East & Stannington recorded 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,483rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Ponteland East & Stannington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (62).
Is crime in Ponteland East & Stannington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland East & Stannington was down 27% on the year before: 226 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 310 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ponteland East & Stannington?
About 5,830 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ponteland East & Stannington?
Ponteland East & Stannington 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.