Crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Types of crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Demographics of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Questions about crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (167), violence and sexual offences (155) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 202nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 679 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.1 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,847 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea of any year here (679 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 679 | 116.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 707 | 120.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 877 | 150.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 912 | 156.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 788 | 134.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 887 | 151.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 865 | 147.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 820 | 140.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 913 | 156.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.7 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (86% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (36% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, public order rose from 34 to 55, while shoplifting fell from 104 to 75 and violence and sexual offences fell from 209 to 155.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 28.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 18.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 12.8 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Public order | 55 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Other crime | 34 | 5.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 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.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newbiggin-by-the-Sea; the highest is Blyth (Northumberland) (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitley Bay (65.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbiggin-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 3,523 | 117.1 | +1% |
| Stakeford | 641 | 86.2 | -26% |
| Bedlington | 1,578 | 88.4 | -24% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 5,004 | 122.8 | +6% |
| Morpeth | 1,327 | 80.3 | -31% |
| Cramlington | 2,694 | 84.4 | -27% |
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | -21% |
| Whitley Bay | 2,415 | 65.4 | -44% |
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is the one area listed within Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Neighbourhood | 5,847 | 679 | 116.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Allan Road | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Emmerson Road | 25 |
| On or near East Lea | 24 |
| On or near Prospect Place | 21 |
| On or near Woodhorn Lane | 20 |
| On or near Maitland Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Manor View | 19 |
| On or near Moor Croft | 19 |
Of the 512 crimes in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 30.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 145 | 28.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has an estimated population of 5,847 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbiggin-by-the-Sea average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newbiggin-by-the-Sea a safe place to live?
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea recorded 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 202nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (155).
Is crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea was down 4% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 707 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
About 5,847 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 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.