Crime in Prudhoe: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Prudhoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Prudhoe
- Types of crime in Prudhoe
- Prudhoe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Prudhoe
- Streets with the most crime in Prudhoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prudhoe
- Population and deprivation in Prudhoe
- Questions about crime in Prudhoe
- About this data
699 crimes were recorded in Prudhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Prudhoe has the 895th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Prudhoe | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 699 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 10,962 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Prudhoe was highest in the year to July 2018 (979 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (699). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 699 | 63.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 868 | 79.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 767 | 70.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 832 | 75.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 788 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 961 | 87.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 911 | 83.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 930 | 84.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 979 | 89.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Prudhoe 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 other crime (+60%) and burglary (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and shoplifting (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.6 | 0.95 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.9 | 1.17 | +1% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +35% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -44% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +60% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +47% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Prudhoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prudhoe recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Prudhoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prudhoe recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Prudhoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prudhoe recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Prudhoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prudhoe recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Prudhoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prudhoe recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Prudhoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prudhoe recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Prudhoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prudhoe recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Prudhoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prudhoe recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Prudhoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prudhoe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Prudhoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Prudhoe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Prudhoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Prudhoe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Prudhoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Prudhoe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Prudhoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Prudhoe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Prudhoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Prudhoe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Prudhoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Prudhoe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -23% |
| Ryton | 621 | 73.8 | +16% |
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +36% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | -1% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +61% |
| Ponteland | 457 | 36.6 | -43% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | +45% |
| Consett | 2,719 | 96.1 | +51% |
2 areas within Prudhoe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Prudhoe South had the highest rate (71.6 per 1,000) and Prudhoe West & Mickley the lowest (48.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe South | Neighbourhood | 6,399 | 458 | 71.6 |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | Neighbourhood | 5,662 | 277 | 48.9 |
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 Prudhoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Biverfield Road | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near B6395 | 32 |
| On or near Kepwell Road | 22 |
| On or near Oakfield Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Guardswood Close | 20 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near West Wylam Drive | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prudhoe 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 | 186 | 26.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 21.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Prudhoe has an estimated population of 10,962. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prudhoe sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Prudhoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Prudhoe a safe place to live?
Prudhoe recorded 63.8 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 Prudhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Prudhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prudhoe was down 19% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 868 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Prudhoe?
Prudhoe 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 Prudhoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.