Crime in Ponteland North: statistics, rates and trends
209 crimes were recorded in Ponteland North in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ponteland North
- Questions about crime in Ponteland North
- About this data
209 crimes were recorded in Ponteland North in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 85 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ponteland North has the 3,298th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ponteland North | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 209 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,771 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ponteland North was highest in the year to July 2023 (504 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (209). Over the whole period it fell 49%, 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 | 209 | 43.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 313 | 65.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 496 | 104.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 504 | 105.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 433 | 90.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 497 | 104.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 306 | 64.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 294 | 61.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 406 | 85.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ponteland North 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. The largest falls were in other theft (-57%) and violence and sexual offences (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.4 | 0.40 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -18% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -35% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -58% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ponteland North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ponteland North recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ponteland North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ponteland North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ponteland North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ponteland North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ponteland North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ponteland North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ponteland North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ponteland North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ponteland North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ponteland North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ponteland North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ponteland North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ponteland North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ponteland North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ponteland North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ponteland North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ponteland North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ponteland North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ponteland North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ponteland North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ponteland North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ponteland North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ponteland North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ponteland North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland West | 126 | 23.7 | -46% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 232 | 39.8 | -9% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 175 | 55.2 | +26% |
| Cramlington South West | 421 | 74.5 | +70% |
| Cramlington Village | 1,026 | 236.0 | +439% |
| Prudhoe South | 458 | 71.6 | +63% |
| Cramlington South East | 220 | 59.2 | +35% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 277 | 48.9 | +12% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bergerac Road | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Meadowfield | 20 |
| On or near Merton Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Lynley Way | 13 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 10 |
| On or near Riverside | 7 |
| On or near Alleyn Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Beechwood Place | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ponteland North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 27.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 21.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% |
Ponteland North has an estimated population of 4,771. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ponteland North sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ponteland North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Ponteland North a safe place to live?
Ponteland North recorded 43.8 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Ponteland North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland North was down 33% on the year before: 209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ponteland North?
Ponteland North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.