Crime in Prudhoe South: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe South in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Prudhoe South at a glance
- Crime trends in Prudhoe South
- Types of crime in Prudhoe South
- Prudhoe South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prudhoe South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prudhoe South
- Demographics of Prudhoe South
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (99) and criminal damage and arson (61) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Prudhoe South | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,399 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Prudhoe South of any year here (446 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 69.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 593 | 92.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 558 | 87.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 575 | 89.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 510 | 79.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 614 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 581 | 90.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 560 | 87.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 706 | 110.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prudhoe South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (49% below) and public order (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 25, while violence and sexual offences fell from 246 to 142 and public order fell from 35 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 15.5 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prudhoe South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | -27% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 177 | 55.8 | -20% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -72% |
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | -67% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | -12% |
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | -40% |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | 226 | 38.8 | -44% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Prudhoe South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Biverfield Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Biverfield Road | 35 |
| On or near B6395 | 33 |
| On or near Oakfield Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Guardswood Close | 21 |
| On or near Fern Close | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near West Wylam Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bell View | 16 |
| On or near Cheviot View | 15 |
| On or near Neale Street | 15 |
Of the 347 crimes in Prudhoe South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 1.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Prudhoe South has an estimated population of 6,399 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prudhoe South average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Prudhoe South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prudhoe South a safe place to live?
Prudhoe South recorded 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Prudhoe South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Prudhoe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe South was down 25% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 593 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prudhoe South?
About 6,399 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prudhoe South?
Prudhoe South 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.