Crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam: statistics, rates and trends
177 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe North & Wylam in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Prudhoe North & Wylam
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (58), violence and sexual offences (36) and shoplifting (30) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,794th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Prudhoe North & Wylam | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 177 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 3,171 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam peaked in the year to August 2021 (249 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (119). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 177 | 55.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 178 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 159 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 119 | 37.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 147 | 46.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 78.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 213 | 67.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 136 | 42.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 65.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 57 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 18.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 11.4 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 9.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prudhoe North & Wylam; the highest is Hexham East (73.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Stocksfield & Bywell (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prudhoe North & Wylam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +25% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | -9% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -64% |
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | -59% |
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | -25% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +10% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 226 | 38.8 | -31% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Prudhoe North & Wylam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Main Road” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Main Road | 64 |
| On or near West Road | 15 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 11 |
| On or near Front Street | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 7 |
| On or near Forster Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Dene Close | 5 |
| On or near Tyne Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Wylam | 5 |
| On or near Castle View | 4 |
Of the 119 crimes in Prudhoe North & Wylam with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 28.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 25.2% | 4.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
Prudhoe North & Wylam has an estimated population of 3,171 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prudhoe North & Wylam average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Prudhoe North & Wylam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prudhoe North & Wylam a safe place to live?
Prudhoe North & Wylam recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,794th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 58 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (36).
Is crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe North & Wylam was almost unchanged on the year before: 177 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 178 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prudhoe North & Wylam?
About 3,171 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prudhoe North & Wylam?
Prudhoe North & Wylam 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.