Crime in Wooler, Northumberland: statistics, rates and trends

170 crimes were recorded in Wooler, Northumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wooler, Northumberland has the 3,251st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wooler, Northumberland was highest in the year to July 2021 (256 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (158). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wooler, Northumberland 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 burglary.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in public order (-60%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wooler, Northumberland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wooler, Northumberland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wooler, Northumberland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wooler, Northumberland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wooler, Northumberland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wooler, Northumberland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wooler, Northumberland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wooler, Northumberland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wooler, Northumberland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wooler, Northumberland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wooler, Northumberland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wooler, Northumberland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wooler, Northumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wooler, Northumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wooler, Northumberland.

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 Wooler, Northumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wooler, Northumberland 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.

Wooler, Northumberland has an estimated population of 3,797. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wooler, Northumberland sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wooler, Northumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.