Crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Shilbottle, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Shilbottle, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland
- Shilbottle, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shilbottle, Northumberland
- Demographics of Shilbottle, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (45), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,658th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Shilbottle, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 151 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,421 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2021 (190 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (108). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 151 | 34.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 108 | 24.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 126 | 28.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 155 | 35.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 151 | 34.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 190 | 43.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 139 | 31.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 111 | 25.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 181 | 40.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 10.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shilbottle, Northumberland; the highest is Amble, Northumberland (116.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Longhoughton, Northumberland (25.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shilbottle, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Hotspur | 498 | 103.0 | +202% |
| Alnwick Castle | 242 | 73.2 | +114% |
| Amble West with Warkworth | 155 | 37.7 | +10% |
| Longhorsley | 197 | 35.6 | +4% |
| Druridge Bay | 514 | 95.8 | +180% |
| Amble | 574 | 116.1 | +240% |
| Rothbury | 214 | 40.7 | +19% |
| Longhoughton | 147 | 25.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Shilbottle, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near The Haven | 12 |
| On or near Ashfield Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Fallodon Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Eslington Lane | 5 |
| On or near Farne Road | 5 |
| On or near Garden Terrace | 5 |
| On or near Leatherland Road | 5 |
Of the 122 crimes in Shilbottle, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 32.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
Shilbottle, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shilbottle, Northumberland average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Shilbottle, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shilbottle, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Shilbottle, Northumberland recorded 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,658th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shilbottle, Northumberland was up 40% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 108 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shilbottle, Northumberland?
About 4,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shilbottle, Northumberland?
Shilbottle, 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.