Crime in Ponteland: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Ponteland in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ponteland at a glance
- Crime trends in Ponteland
- Types of crime in Ponteland
- Ponteland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ponteland
- Streets with the most crime in Ponteland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ponteland
- Population and deprivation in Ponteland
- Questions about crime in Ponteland
- About this data
457 crimes were recorded in Ponteland in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 131 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ponteland has the 1,344th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ponteland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 457 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 12,472 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ponteland was highest in the year to July 2018 (808 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (457). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 457 | 36.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 584 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 701 | 56.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 743 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 685 | 54.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 804 | 64.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 554 | 44.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 610 | 48.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 808 | 64.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ponteland 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+51%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%) and other theft (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 10.5 | 0.31 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 8.7 | 0.56 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 6.2 | 0.75 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -44% |
| Other theft | 23 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -41% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -36% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +18% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +31% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ponteland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ponteland recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ponteland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ponteland recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ponteland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ponteland recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ponteland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ponteland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ponteland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ponteland recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ponteland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ponteland recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ponteland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ponteland recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ponteland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ponteland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ponteland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ponteland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ponteland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ponteland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ponteland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ponteland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ponteland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ponteland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ponteland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ponteland 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ponteland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ponteland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +137% |
| Ryton | 621 | 73.8 | +101% |
| Wideopen | 491 | 47.6 | +30% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | +34% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +180% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,997 | 122.1 | +233% |
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | +74% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | +153% |
3 areas within Ponteland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ponteland North had the highest rate (43.8 per 1,000) and Ponteland West the lowest (23.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland North | Neighbourhood | 4,771 | 209 | 43.8 |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | Neighbourhood | 5,830 | 232 | 39.8 |
| Ponteland West | Neighbourhood | 5,310 | 126 | 23.7 |
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 Ponteland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Bergerac Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Meadowfield | 20 |
| On or near Merton Road | 17 |
| On or near Lynley Way | 13 |
| On or near B6323 | 12 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 10 |
| On or near Mayfair Gardens | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ponteland 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 | 144 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 23.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 17.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
Ponteland has an estimated population of 12,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ponteland sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ponteland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Ponteland a safe place to live?
Ponteland recorded 36.6 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 Ponteland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Ponteland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland was down 22% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 584 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ponteland?
Ponteland 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 Ponteland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.