Crime in South Tynedale: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in South Tynedale in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Tynedale at a glance
- Crime trends in South Tynedale
- Types of crime in South Tynedale
- South Tynedale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Tynedale
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Tynedale
- Demographics of South Tynedale
- Questions about crime in South Tynedale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (59), anti-social behaviour (34) and burglary (17) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,622nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | South Tynedale | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 170 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.4 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,806 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Tynedale peaked in the year to August 2025 (200 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (162). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 170 | 35.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 200 | 41.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 35.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 195 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 162 | 33.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 187 | 38.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 179 | 37.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 172 | 35.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 172 | 35.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 80 to 59 and anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 12.3 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Tynedale; the highest is Hexham East (73.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Humshaugh, Northumberland (18.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Tynedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | -25% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +108% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +74% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 130 | 29.0 | -18% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -44% |
| Humshaugh | 82 | 18.2 | -48% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | +44% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +97% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in South Tynedale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” and “Parking Area” (24 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Allensford Bank | 8 |
| On or near Bridge Island | 8 |
| On or near Leazes Lane | 8 |
| On or near Anvil Court | 7 |
| On or near Black Way | 7 |
| On or near Clap Shaw | 7 |
| On or near Church Close | 5 |
| On or near Coal Road | 5 |
Of the 136 crimes in South Tynedale with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 27.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 27.9% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 5.1% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
South Tynedale has an estimated population of 4,806 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Tynedale average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Tynedale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Tynedale a safe place to live?
South Tynedale recorded 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,622nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Tynedale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 59 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in South Tynedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Tynedale was down 15% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Tynedale?
About 4,806 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Tynedale?
South Tynedale 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.