Crime in Sleekburn: statistics, rates and trends
600 crimes were recorded in Sleekburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sleekburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Sleekburn
- Types of crime in Sleekburn
- Sleekburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sleekburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sleekburn
- Population and deprivation in Sleekburn
- Questions about crime in Sleekburn
- About this data
600 crimes were recorded in Sleekburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sleekburn has the 636th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sleekburn | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 600 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.5 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 4,530 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sleekburn was highest in the year to July 2021 (871 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (600). 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 | 600 | 132.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 619 | 136.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 633 | 139.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 816 | 180.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 718 | 158.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 871 | 192.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 821 | 181.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 696 | 153.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 756 | 166.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sleekburn 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-67%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 44.2 | 1.29 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 38.0 | 2.48 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 13.5 | 1.99 | -5% |
| Public order | 49 | 10.8 | 1.63 | -18% |
| Other theft | 27 | 6.0 | 0.93 | -16% |
| Other crime | 26 | 5.7 | 2.72 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +75% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +8% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.91 | -50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.65 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.7 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sleekburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sleekburn recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sleekburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sleekburn recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sleekburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sleekburn recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sleekburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sleekburn recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sleekburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sleekburn recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sleekburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sleekburn recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sleekburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sleekburn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sleekburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sleekburn recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sleekburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sleekburn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sleekburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sleekburn recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sleekburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sleekburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sleekburn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sleekburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sleekburn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sleekburn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sleekburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sleekburn 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sleekburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sleekburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sleekburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington East | 542 | 91.5 | -31% |
| Haydon | 310 | 73.7 | -44% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | -39% |
| College with North Seaton | 862 | 137.7 | +4% |
| Bedlington Central | 683 | 126.8 | -4% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -24% |
| Ashington Central | 769 | 196.9 | +49% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 247 | 54.8 | -59% |
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 Sleekburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near The Bucca | 36 |
| On or near Dereham Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Half Moon Street | 33 |
| On or near East Ford Road | 33 |
| On or near Edward Road | 22 |
| On or near Wembley Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sleekburn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 172 | 28.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 153 | 25.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Sleekburn has an estimated population of 4,530. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sleekburn sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sleekburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Sleekburn a safe place to live?
Sleekburn recorded 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Sleekburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Sleekburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sleekburn was down 3% on the year before: 600 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 619 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sleekburn?
Sleekburn 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 Sleekburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.