Crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley: statistics, rates and trends
288 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe West & Mickley in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Prudhoe West & Mickley
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,993rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Prudhoe West & Mickley | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 288 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,662 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley peaked in the year to August 2020 (403 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (273). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 288 | 50.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 279 | 49.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 48.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 285 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 306 | 54.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 375 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 403 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 386 | 68.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 360 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded notably more other crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (59% below) and public order (39% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 76 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 32, while violence and sexual offences fell from 101 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 14.0 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prudhoe West & Mickley; 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 West & Mickley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +37% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 177 | 55.8 | +10% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -61% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +21% |
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | -55% |
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | -18% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +45% |
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Prudhoe West & Mickley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Kepwell Road | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Grove | 19 |
| On or near Chapel Row | 13 |
| On or near West Road | 11 |
| On or near Castle Road | 10 |
| On or near Cheyne Road | 10 |
| On or near Eltringham Road | 9 |
| On or near Station Road | 9 |
Of the 212 crimes in Prudhoe West & Mickley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 31.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 27.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
Prudhoe West & Mickley has an estimated population of 5,662 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prudhoe West & Mickley average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Prudhoe West & Mickley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prudhoe West & Mickley a safe place to live?
Prudhoe West & Mickley recorded 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,993rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe West & Mickley was up 3% on the year before: 288 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 279 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prudhoe West & Mickley?
About 5,662 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prudhoe West & Mickley?
Prudhoe West & Mickley 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.