Crime in Crawcrook and Greenside: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Crawcrook and Greenside in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crawcrook and Greenside at a glance
- Crime trends in Crawcrook and Greenside
- Types of crime in Crawcrook and Greenside
- Crawcrook and Greenside compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crawcrook and Greenside
- Streets with the most crime in Crawcrook and Greenside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crawcrook and Greenside
- Population and deprivation in Crawcrook and Greenside
- Questions about crime in Crawcrook and Greenside
- About this data
401 crimes were recorded in Crawcrook and Greenside in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crawcrook and Greenside has the 1,163rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crawcrook and Greenside | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 401 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.2 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,152 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crawcrook and Greenside was highest in the year to July 2020 (534 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (398). 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 | 401 | 49.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 413 | 50.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 501 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 493 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 412 | 50.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 532 | 65.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 534 | 65.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 398 | 48.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 427 | 52.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crawcrook and Greenside 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in public order (-53%) and shoplifting (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 17.5 | 0.51 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 10.8 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -16% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +200% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -36% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -44% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -44% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crawcrook and Greenside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crawcrook and Greenside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crawcrook and Greenside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crawcrook and Greenside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crawcrook and Greenside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crawcrook and Greenside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crawcrook and Greenside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crawcrook and Greenside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crawcrook and Greenside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crawcrook and Greenside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crawcrook and Greenside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crawcrook and Greenside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crawcrook and Greenside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crawcrook and Greenside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crawcrook and Greenside.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton | 621 | 73.8 | +50% |
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +77% |
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | +30% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +108% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | +28% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | +88% |
| Ponteland | 457 | 36.6 | -26% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,997 | 122.1 | +148% |
1 areas within Crawcrook and Greenside, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crawcrook and Greenside had the highest rate (49.2 per 1,000) and Crawcrook and Greenside the lowest (49.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook and Greenside | Neighbourhood | 8,152 | 401 | 49.2 |
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 Crawcrook and Greenside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Main Street | 30 |
| On or near Lead Road | 20 |
| On or near Stannerford Road | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Wesley Grove | 16 |
| On or near Rockwood Hill Estate | 15 |
| On or near Heathfield Farm | 13 |
| On or near Tilley Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Kepier Chare | 10 |
| On or near Greenside Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crawcrook and Greenside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 28.7% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 23.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 21.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Crawcrook and Greenside has an estimated population of 8,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crawcrook and Greenside sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Crawcrook and Greenside a safe place to live?
Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Crawcrook and Greenside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Crawcrook and Greenside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crawcrook and Greenside was down 3% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 413 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crawcrook and Greenside?
Crawcrook and Greenside 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 Crawcrook and Greenside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.