Crime in Ponteland West: statistics, rates and trends

126 crimes were recorded in Ponteland West in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 50 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ponteland West has the 3,878th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ponteland West was highest in the year to July 2021 (229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (126). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ponteland West 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+72%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-56%).

Anti-social behaviour in Ponteland West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ponteland West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Ponteland West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ponteland West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ponteland West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ponteland West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ponteland West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ponteland West recorded 10 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ponteland West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ponteland West recorded 9 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 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ponteland West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ponteland West recorded 8 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 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ponteland West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ponteland West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ponteland West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ponteland West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ponteland West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ponteland West 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ponteland West

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ponteland West 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ponteland West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ponteland West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ponteland West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ponteland West.

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ponteland West 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.

Ponteland West has an estimated population of 5,310. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ponteland West sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.