Crime in Cramlington: statistics, rates and trends
2,694 crimes were recorded in Cramlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cramlington at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington
- Types of crime in Cramlington
- Cramlington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cramlington
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington
- Demographics of Cramlington
- Questions about crime in Cramlington
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (777), violence and sexual offences (732) and shoplifting (263) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 541st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cramlington | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,694 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 31,907 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cramlington of any year here (2,694 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,694 | 84.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,792 | 87.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,941 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,431 | 107.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,901 | 90.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,929 | 91.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,899 | 90.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,891 | 90.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,062 | 96.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 246 |
| July 2026 | 245 |
| June 2026 | 186 |
| May 2026 | 257 |
| April 2026 | 253 |
| March 2026 | 274 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 204 |
| November 2025 | 277 |
| October 2025 | 283 |
| September 2025 | 225 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cramlington recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (59% above the national rate) and other crime (51% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (75% below) and vehicle crime (49% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 67 to 102 and anti-social behaviour rose from 607 to 777, while drugs fell from 48 to 26 and violence and sexual offences fell from 953 to 732.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 777 | 24.4 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 732 | 22.9 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 263 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 257 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 195 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 112 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 102 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +52% |
| Burglary | 84 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Drugs | 26 | 0.8 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cramlington; the highest is Blyth (Northumberland) (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wideopen (48.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | +9% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 5,004 | 122.8 | +45% |
| Bedlington | 1,578 | 88.4 | +5% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | -43% |
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -23% |
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -21% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -13% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | 0% |
Of the 7 areas within Cramlington, Cramlington Village had the highest crime rate (236.7 per 1,000) and Cramlington North West the lowest (18.8), 13 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village | Neighbourhood | 4,347 | 1,029 | 236.7 |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | Neighbourhood | 5,680 | 603 | 106.2 |
| Cramlington South West | Neighbourhood | 5,648 | 444 | 78.6 |
| Cramlington South East | Neighbourhood | 3,716 | 215 | 57.9 |
| Cramlington Eastfield | Neighbourhood | 4,921 | 200 | 40.6 |
| Cramlington North | Neighbourhood | 4,939 | 153 | 31.0 |
| Cramlington North West | Neighbourhood | 2,656 | 50 | 18.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Cramlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 132 |
| On or near Hospital | 131 |
| On or near Police Station | 92 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 71 |
| On or near Dudley Lane | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Sunny Side | 54 |
| On or near Beacon Lane | 43 |
| On or near B1326 | 38 |
Of the 1,917 crimes in Cramlington with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 777 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 747 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 551 | 28.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 522 | 27.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Cramlington has an estimated population of 31,907 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cramlington average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cramlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington a safe place to live?
Cramlington recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 541st 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 Cramlington?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 777 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (732).
Is crime in Cramlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington was down 4% on the year before: 2,694 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington?
About 31,907 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington?
Cramlington 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.