Crime in Amble: statistics, rates and trends
663 crimes were recorded in Amble in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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663 crimes were recorded in Amble in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 235 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Amble has the 362nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Amble | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 663 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 6,664 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Amble was highest in the year to July 2024 (842 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (603). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 663 | 99.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 607 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 842 | 126.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 737 | 110.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 603 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 817 | 122.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 787 | 118.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 740 | 111.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 709 | 106.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Amble 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+39%) and anti-social behaviour (+31%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-14%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 35.3 | 2.30 | +31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.3 | 1.37 | +13% |
| Public order | 47 | 7.1 | 1.06 | -13% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 5.6 | 0.67 | -14% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.4 | 2.06 | +107% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +100% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -64% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Amble
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Amble recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Amble
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Amble recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Amble
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Amble recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Amble
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Amble recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Amble
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Amble recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Amble
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Amble recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Amble
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Amble recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Amble
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Amble recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Amble
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Amble recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Amble
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Amble recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Amble
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Amble recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Amble
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Amble recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Amble
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Amble recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Amble
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Amble recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Amble, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Amble.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | 696 | 105.6 | +6% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | +15% |
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 3,568 | 118.6 | +19% |
| Stakeford | 658 | 88.5 | -11% |
| Morpeth | 1,369 | 82.8 | -17% |
| Bedlington | 1,608 | 90.0 | -9% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 4,976 | 122.1 | +23% |
| Cramlington | 2,710 | 84.9 | -15% |
1 areas within Amble, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Amble had the highest rate (119.6 per 1,000) and Amble the lowest (119.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amble | Neighbourhood | 4,942 | 591 | 119.6 |
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 Amble over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tynedale | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Chillingham Court | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Charles Road | 18 |
| On or near Straffen Court | 18 |
| On or near Leslie Drive | 17 |
| On or near Anne Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Amble 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 | 235 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 22.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 17.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
Amble has an estimated population of 6,664. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Amble sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Amble |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.3% |
Is Amble a safe place to live?
Amble recorded 99.5 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 Amble?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (167).
Is crime in Amble going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amble was up 9% on the year before: 663 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 607 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Amble?
Amble 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 Amble. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.