Crime in Rothbury, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
214 crimes were recorded in Rothbury, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rothbury, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Rothbury, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Rothbury, Northumberland
- Rothbury, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rothbury, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rothbury, Northumberland
- Demographics of Rothbury, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Rothbury, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (39) and public order (25) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rothbury, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 214 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,252 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rothbury, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2024 (316 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (182). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 214 | 40.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 235 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 316 | 60.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 289 | 55.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 280 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 232 | 44.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 182 | 34.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 183 | 34.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 39, while public order fell from 36 to 25 and violence and sexual offences fell from 98 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 14.7 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rothbury, Northumberland; the highest is Alnwick Hotspur (103.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothbury, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle | 151 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | -13% |
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +153% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +80% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | -7% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +135% |
| Longhirst | 297 | 71.5 | +75% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Rothbury, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Green Lane” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Garden Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Allerdene Court | 9 |
| On or near Ritton Bank | 9 |
| On or near Callaly Road | 7 |
| On or near Addycombe Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Brewery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 5 |
Of the 175 crimes in Rothbury, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 32.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 29.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Rothbury, Northumberland has an estimated population of 5,252 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rothbury, Northumberland average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rothbury, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rothbury, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Rothbury, Northumberland recorded 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rothbury, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Rothbury, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothbury, Northumberland was down 9% on the year before: 214 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rothbury, Northumberland?
About 5,252 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rothbury, Northumberland?
Rothbury, Northumberland 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.