Crime in Stocksfield & Bywell: statistics, rates and trends
80 crimes were recorded in Stocksfield & Bywell in the 12 months to August 2026, 19.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stocksfield & Bywell at a glance
- Crime trends in Stocksfield & Bywell
- Types of crime in Stocksfield & Bywell
- Stocksfield & Bywell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stocksfield & Bywell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stocksfield & Bywell
- Demographics of Stocksfield & Bywell
- Questions about crime in Stocksfield & Bywell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (24), anti-social behaviour (12) and other theft (11) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Stocksfield & Bywell | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 80 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 19.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,036 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stocksfield & Bywell of any year here (80 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 80 | 19.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 95 | 23.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 120 | 29.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 160 | 39.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 39.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 128 | 31.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 141 | 34.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 140 | 34.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 121 | 30.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (83% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 5.9 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Stocksfield & Bywell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stocksfield & Bywell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | +157% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +252% |
| Prudhoe North & Wylam | 177 | 55.8 | +182% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +211% |
| Ponteland West | 121 | 22.8 | +15% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +271% |
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | +34% |
| Ponteland North | 199 | 41.7 | +110% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Stocksfield & Bywell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Way” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Way | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Military Road | 6 |
| On or near Nevill Road | 5 |
| On or near Springfield Close | 4 |
| On or near Lead Road | 3 |
| On or near New Ridley Road | 3 |
| On or near Springfield | 3 |
| On or near The Grove | 3 |
| On or near The Pastures | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 68 crimes in Stocksfield & Bywell with one. The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 51.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 26.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
Stocksfield & Bywell has an estimated population of 4,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stocksfield & Bywell average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stocksfield & Bywell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stocksfield & Bywell a safe place to live?
Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stocksfield & Bywell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 24 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (12).
Is crime in Stocksfield & Bywell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stocksfield & Bywell was down 16% on the year before: 80 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 95 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stocksfield & Bywell?
About 4,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stocksfield & Bywell?
Stocksfield & Bywell 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.