Crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley: statistics, rates and trends
277 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe West & Mickley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley at a glance
- Crime trends in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- Types of crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- Prudhoe West & Mickley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- Population and deprivation in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- About this data
277 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe West & Mickley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Prudhoe West & Mickley has the 3,067th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Prudhoe West & Mickley | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 277 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.9 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,662 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley was highest in the year to July 2020 (401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (274). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 277 | 48.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 289 | 51.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 274 | 48.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 290 | 51.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 293 | 51.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 386 | 68.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 401 | 70.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 385 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 349 | 61.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Prudhoe West & Mickley 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 13.4 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.7 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -8% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +57% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.7 | 1.76 | +250% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.8 | 0.21 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Prudhoe West & Mickley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Prudhoe West & Mickley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Prudhoe West & Mickley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prudhoe West & Mickley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | 458 | 71.6 | +46% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 175 | 55.2 | +13% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 81 | 20.1 | -59% |
| Corbridge | 314 | 59.5 | +22% |
| Ponteland West | 126 | 23.7 | -51% |
| Ponteland North | 209 | 43.8 | -10% |
| Hexham East | 475 | 80.2 | +64% |
| Hexham West | 119 | 25.2 | -49% |
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 West & Mickley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Kepwell Road | 22 |
| On or near Victoria Grove | 18 |
| On or near Chapel Row | 12 |
| On or near West Road | 11 |
| On or near Castle Road | 11 |
| On or near Cheyne Road | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Eltringham Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prudhoe West & Mickley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 31.8% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 23.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 20.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.4% |
Prudhoe West & Mickley has an estimated population of 5,662. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prudhoe West & Mickley sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Prudhoe West & Mickley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Prudhoe West & Mickley a safe place to live?
Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 48.9 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 West & Mickley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley was down 4% on the year before: 277 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Prudhoe West & Mickley?
Prudhoe West & Mickley 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 West & Mickley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.