Crime in Stakeford, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Stakeford, Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.2 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 Stakeford, Northumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Stakeford, Northumberland
- Types of crime in Stakeford, Northumberland
- Stakeford, Northumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stakeford, Northumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stakeford, Northumberland
- Demographics of Stakeford, Northumberland
- Questions about crime in Stakeford, Northumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (115), shoplifting (68) and anti-social behaviour (53) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,907th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stakeford, Northumberland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 347 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,437 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stakeford, Northumberland peaked in the year to August 2018 (440 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (266). 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 | 347 | 78.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 408 | 92.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 92.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 395 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 266 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 376 | 84.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 401 | 90.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 378 | 85.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 440 | 99.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stakeford, Northumberland recorded notably more shoplifting (81% above the national rate), and notably less public order (29% below) and violence and sexual offences (24% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 28, while violence and sexual offences fell from 156 to 115.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 25.9 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 15.3 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stakeford, Northumberland; the highest is Ashington Central (192.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Choppington & Hepscott (54.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stakeford, Northumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon | 309 | 73.5 | -6% |
| Bothal | 362 | 71.8 | -8% |
| Ashington Central | 753 | 192.8 | +147% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +64% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | -31% |
| College with North Seaton | 849 | 135.6 | +73% |
| Hirst | 1,061 | 152.4 | +95% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Stakeford, Northumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Leander Court | 47 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Stakeford Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ashington Drive | 16 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 16 |
| On or near Hill Top Close | 13 |
| On or near Byron Close | 12 |
| On or near Ashington Mews | 11 |
| On or near Broadway | 11 |
Of the 294 crimes in Stakeford, Northumberland with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 28.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 26.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Stakeford, Northumberland has an estimated population of 4,437 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stakeford, Northumberland average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stakeford, Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stakeford, Northumberland a safe place to live?
Stakeford, Northumberland recorded 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,907th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Stakeford, Northumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
Is crime in Stakeford, Northumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stakeford, Northumberland was down 15% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stakeford, Northumberland?
About 4,437 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stakeford, Northumberland?
Stakeford, 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.