Crime in Sleekburn: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Sleekburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sleekburn
- Questions about crime in Sleekburn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), anti-social behaviour (169) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sleekburn | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,530 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sleekburn of any year here (580 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 128.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 630 | 139.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 616 | 136.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 812 | 179.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 733 | 161.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 868 | 191.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 804 | 177.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 703 | 155.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 735 | 162.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sleekburn recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (87% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 141 to 169, while other theft fell from 33 to 26 and violence and sexual offences fell from 240 to 190.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 41.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 37.3 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 47 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 26 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 23 | 5.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 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.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sleekburn; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bebside & Kitty Brewster (51.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sleekburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | -29% |
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | -43% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -39% |
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | +6% |
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | -4% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -21% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +51% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Sleekburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 36 |
| On or near The Bucca | 36 |
| On or near Half Moon Street | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near East Ford Road | 33 |
| On or near Dereham Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Edward Road | 22 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Gray Street | 16 |
Of the 411 crimes in Sleekburn with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 144 | 35.0% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 29.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 1.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Sleekburn has an estimated population of 4,530 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sleekburn average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sleekburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sleekburn a safe place to live?
Sleekburn recorded 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 719th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sleekburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Sleekburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sleekburn was down 8% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sleekburn?
About 4,530 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sleekburn?
Sleekburn 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.