Crime in Ponteland North: statistics, rates and trends
199 crimes were recorded in Ponteland North in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ponteland North at a glance
- Crime trends in Ponteland North
- Types of crime in Ponteland North
- Ponteland North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ponteland North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ponteland North
- Demographics of Ponteland North
- Questions about crime in Ponteland North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (86), anti-social behaviour (44) and shoplifting (15) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ponteland North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 199 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -35% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,771 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ponteland North of any year here (199 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 199 | 41.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 305 | 63.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 481 | 100.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 502 | 105.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 454 | 95.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 498 | 104.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 310 | 65.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 290 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 396 | 83.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 72 to 44 and violence and sexual offences fell from 123 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 18.0 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ponteland North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | -45% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 226 | 38.8 | -7% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 177 | 55.8 | +34% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +88% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,029 | 236.7 | +468% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +67% |
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | +39% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Ponteland North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bergerac Road” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bergerac Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Meadowfield | 20 |
| On or near Merton Road | 17 |
| On or near Lynley Way | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 10 |
| On or near Alleyn Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Beechwood Place | 5 |
| On or near Riverside | 5 |
Of the 155 crimes in Ponteland North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 36.8% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 27.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
Ponteland North has an estimated population of 4,771 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ponteland North average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ponteland North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ponteland North a safe place to live?
Ponteland North recorded 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ponteland North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Ponteland North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland North was down 35% on the year before: 199 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ponteland North?
About 4,771 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ponteland North?
Ponteland North 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.