Crime in Prudhoe: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (208), anti-social behaviour (168) and criminal damage and arson (86) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 900th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Prudhoe | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 690 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.9 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,962 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Prudhoe of any year here (690 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 690 | 62.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 842 | 76.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 793 | 72.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 828 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 778 | 71.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 954 | 87.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 926 | 84.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 915 | 83.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,003 | 91.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prudhoe recorded notably more other crime (25% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (59% below) and shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 34 to 44 and other crime rose from 24 to 29, while violence and sexual offences fell from 331 to 208 and other theft fell from 43 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 19.0 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.6 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Prudhoe; the highest is Consett (100.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ponteland (35.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | -22% |
| Ryton | 657 | 78.0 | +24% |
| Throckley | 601 | 86.5 | +37% |
| Rowlands Gill | 357 | 63.9 | +1% |
| Blaydon | 1,342 | 98.4 | +56% |
| Ponteland | 442 | 35.4 | -44% |
| Whickham | 1,404 | 90.5 | +44% |
| Consett | 2,831 | 100.1 | +59% |
Of the 2 areas within Prudhoe, Prudhoe South had the highest crime rate (69.7 per 1,000) and Prudhoe West & Mickley the lowest (50.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | Neighbourhood | 6,399 | 446 | 69.7 |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | Neighbourhood | 5,662 | 288 | 50.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Prudhoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Biverfield Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Biverfield Road | 35 |
| On or near B6395 | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Oakfield Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Guardswood Close | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Fern Close | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near Kepwell Road | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Grove | 19 |
Of the 522 crimes in Prudhoe with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 34.7% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 28.0% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 1.1% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Prudhoe has an estimated population of 10,962 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prudhoe average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Prudhoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prudhoe a safe place to live?
Prudhoe recorded 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 900th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Prudhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Prudhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe was down 18% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 842 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prudhoe?
About 10,962 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prudhoe?
Prudhoe 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.