Crime in Amble: statistics, rates and trends
648 crimes were recorded in Amble in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (245), violence and sexual offences (161) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 392nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Amble | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 648 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,664 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Amble peaked in the year to August 2024 (809 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (629). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 648 | 97.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 629 | 94.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 809 | 121.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 736 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 643 | 96.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 779 | 116.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 800 | 120.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 736 | 110.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 700 | 105.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Amble recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (38% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 184 to 245, while public order fell from 59 to 45 and shoplifting fell from 44 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 36.8 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 24.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 45 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Amble; the highest is Blyth (Northumberland) (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Morpeth (80.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Amble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | 657 | 99.6 | +2% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | +19% |
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 3,523 | 117.1 | +20% |
| Stakeford | 641 | 86.2 | -11% |
| Morpeth | 1,327 | 80.3 | -17% |
| Bedlington | 1,578 | 88.4 | -9% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 5,004 | 122.8 | +26% |
| Cramlington | 2,694 | 84.4 | -13% |
Amble is the one area listed within Amble, with 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amble | Neighbourhood | 4,942 | 574 | 116.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Amble over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tynedale” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tynedale | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Chillingham Court | 26 |
| On or near Percy Drive | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Chapel Row | 18 |
| On or near Straffen Court | 16 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 15 |
| On or near Leslie Drive | 15 |
Of the 403 crimes in Amble with a recorded outcome, 34% 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 245 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 32.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 28.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Amble has an estimated population of 6,664 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Amble average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Amble | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Amble a safe place to live?
Amble recorded 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 392nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Amble?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (161).
Is crime in Amble going up or down?
Recorded crime in Amble was up 3% on the year before: 648 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 629 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Amble?
About 6,664 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Amble?
Amble 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.