Crime in Ponteland West: statistics, rates and trends
121 crimes were recorded in Ponteland West in the 12 months to August 2026, 22.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ponteland West at a glance
- Crime trends in Ponteland West
- Types of crime in Ponteland West
- Ponteland West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ponteland West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ponteland West
- Demographics of Ponteland West
- Questions about crime in Ponteland West
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (47), violence and sexual offences (25) and vehicle crime (10) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ponteland West | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 121 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,310 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ponteland West of any year here (121 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 121 | 22.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 142 | 26.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 129 | 24.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 141 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 141 | 26.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 233 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 192 | 36.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 156 | 29.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 153 | 28.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (86% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 47, while violence and sexual offences fell from 54 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 4.7 | 34.2 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ponteland West; the highest is Cramlington South West (78.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Stocksfield & Bywell (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | +83% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 177 | 55.8 | +145% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 226 | 38.8 | +70% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +206% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | +123% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -13% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | +245% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +170% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Ponteland West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Marian Way | 8 |
| On or near Western Way | 8 |
| On or near East Close | 6 |
| On or near Fellside | 6 |
| On or near The Crescent | 5 |
| On or near Wade Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Grenville Court | 4 |
| On or near Hadrian Court | 4 |
| On or near Middlebrook | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 74 crimes in Ponteland West with one. The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 31.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 24.3% | 4.7% |
Ponteland West has an estimated population of 5,310 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ponteland West average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ponteland West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ponteland West a safe place to live?
Ponteland West recorded 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ponteland West?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (25).
Is crime in Ponteland West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland West was down 15% on the year before: 121 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 142 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ponteland West?
About 5,310 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ponteland West?
Ponteland West 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.