Crime in Ponteland: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Ponteland in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ponteland
- Questions about crime in Ponteland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (135), anti-social behaviour (101) and shoplifting (75) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,343rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ponteland | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 442 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.4 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,472 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ponteland of any year here (442 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 442 | 35.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 583 | 46.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 680 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 716 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 787 | 63.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 574 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 597 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 781 | 62.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (75% below) and other theft (74% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 55 to 75, while criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 23 and other theft fell from 39 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 10.8 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 8.1 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.7 | 6.4 | -46% |
| Public order | 21 | 1.7 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Ponteland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponteland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley | 601 | 86.5 | +144% |
| Ryton | 657 | 78.0 | +120% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | +36% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | +38% |
| Blaydon | 1,342 | 98.4 | +178% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,743 | 121.3 | +242% |
| Prudhoe | 690 | 62.9 | +78% |
| Whickham | 1,404 | 90.5 | +155% |
Of the 3 areas within Ponteland, Ponteland North had the highest crime rate (41.7 per 1,000) and Ponteland West the lowest (22.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland North | Neighbourhood | 4,771 | 199 | 41.7 |
| Ponteland East & Stannington | Neighbourhood | 5,830 | 226 | 38.8 |
| Ponteland West | Neighbourhood | 5,310 | 121 | 22.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Ponteland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Bergerac Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Meadowfield | 20 |
| On or near Merton Road | 17 |
| On or near Lynley Way | 14 |
| On or near B6323 | 13 |
| On or near Thornhill Road | 10 |
| On or near Alleyn Gardens | 8 |
Of the 341 crimes in Ponteland with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 31.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 24.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ponteland has an estimated population of 12,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ponteland average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ponteland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ponteland a safe place to live?
Ponteland recorded 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,343rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ponteland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Ponteland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponteland was down 24% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ponteland?
About 12,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ponteland?
Ponteland 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.