Crime in South Blyth: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in South Blyth in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Blyth at a glance
- Crime trends in South Blyth
- Types of crime in South Blyth
- South Blyth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Blyth
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Blyth
- Population and deprivation in South Blyth
- Questions about crime in South Blyth
- About this data
475 crimes were recorded in South Blyth in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 172 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Blyth has the 1,381st highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Blyth | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 475 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.4 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,031 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Blyth was highest in the year to July 2026 (475 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (179). Over the whole period it rose 63%, 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 | 475 | 94.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 349 | 69.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 229 | 45.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 201 | 40.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 179 | 35.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 253 | 50.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 223 | 44.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 228 | 45.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 292 | 58.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Blyth 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+309%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-21%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 34.2 | 2.23 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 28.4 | 3.43 | +309% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.6 | 0.67 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +33% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.8 | 1.32 | +250% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +12% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.0 | 1.21 | +25% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
Anti-social behaviour in South Blyth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Blyth recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Blyth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Blyth recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 309% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in South Blyth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Blyth recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Blyth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Blyth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Blyth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Blyth recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Blyth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Blyth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Blyth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Blyth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Blyth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Blyth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Blyth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Blyth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Blyth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Blyth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Blyth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Blyth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Blyth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Blyth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Blyth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Blyth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Blyth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Blyth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Blyth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey | 95 | 31.6 | -67% |
| Isabella | 868 | 129.0 | +37% |
| Wensleydale | 329 | 103.6 | +10% |
| Newsham | 803 | 128.6 | +36% |
| Croft | 1,500 | 242.7 | +157% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | +7% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 247 | 54.8 | -42% |
| Hartley | 316 | 65.2 | -31% |
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 South Blyth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oberon Way | 149 |
| On or near Puffin Close | 61 |
| On or near Dolphin Grove | 51 |
| On or near Eider Close | 26 |
| On or near Admiral Court | 18 |
| On or near A1061 | 15 |
| On or near Nixon Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Hadrian Road | 13 |
| On or near Wellesley Drive | 9 |
| On or near Wensleydale Terrace | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Blyth 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 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 16.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 15.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
South Blyth has an estimated population of 5,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Blyth sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Blyth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is South Blyth a safe place to live?
South Blyth recorded 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South Blyth?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (143).
Is crime in South Blyth going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Blyth was up 36% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 349 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Blyth?
South Blyth 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 South Blyth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.