Crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe North & Wylam in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam at a glance
- Crime trends in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- Types of crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- Prudhoe North & Wylam compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- Population and deprivation in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- About this data
175 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe North & Wylam in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 61 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Prudhoe North & Wylam has the 2,807th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Prudhoe North & Wylam | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 175 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 3,171 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam was highest in the year to July 2021 (257 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (126). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 175 | 55.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 180 | 56.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 148 | 46.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 126 | 39.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 143 | 45.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 257 | 81.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 201 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 153 | 48.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 194 | 61.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Prudhoe North & Wylam 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 19.2 | 1.25 | +0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 12.6 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 7.6 | 0.91 | +26% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -47% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +700% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.2 | 0.35 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.23 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Prudhoe North & Wylam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Prudhoe North & Wylam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Prudhoe North & Wylam.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prudhoe North & Wylam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | 458 | 71.6 | +30% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 277 | 48.9 | -11% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 81 | 20.1 | -64% |
| Ponteland West | 126 | 23.7 | -57% |
| Ponteland North | 209 | 43.8 | -21% |
| Corbridge | 314 | 59.5 | +8% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 232 | 39.8 | -28% |
| Hexham East | 475 | 80.2 | +45% |
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 Prudhoe North & Wylam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Main Road | 56 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 14 |
| On or near West Road | 13 |
| On or near Forster Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Front Street | 8 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 6 |
| On or near Tyne Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Wylam | 6 |
| On or near Dene Close | 5 |
| On or near Castle View | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prudhoe North & Wylam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 61 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 19.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 16.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.6% |
Prudhoe North & Wylam has an estimated population of 3,171. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prudhoe North & Wylam sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Prudhoe North & Wylam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Prudhoe North & Wylam a safe place to live?
Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 55.2 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 Prudhoe North & Wylam?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (40).
Is crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam was down 3% on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 180 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Prudhoe North & Wylam?
Prudhoe North & Wylam 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 Prudhoe North & Wylam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.