Crime in Stakeford: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Stakeford in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stakeford at a glance
- Crime trends in Stakeford
- Types of crime in Stakeford
- Stakeford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stakeford
- Streets with the most crime in Stakeford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stakeford
- Population and deprivation in Stakeford
- Questions about crime in Stakeford
- About this data
658 crimes were recorded in Stakeford in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stakeford has the 498th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stakeford | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 658 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.5 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 7,437 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stakeford was highest in the year to July 2018 (823 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (518). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 658 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 730 | 98.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 739 | 99.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 658 | 88.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 518 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 689 | 92.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 737 | 99.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 735 | 98.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 823 | 110.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stakeford 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 shoplifting, other crime, possession of weapons. The largest falls were in drugs (-84%) and shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 27.6 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 16.9 | 1.10 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 13.6 | 1.64 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -2% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +10% |
| Other crime | 39 | 5.2 | 2.48 | +129% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +25% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -84% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stakeford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stakeford recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stakeford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stakeford recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stakeford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stakeford recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stakeford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stakeford recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stakeford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stakeford recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stakeford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stakeford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stakeford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stakeford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stakeford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stakeford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stakeford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stakeford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stakeford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stakeford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stakeford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stakeford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 84% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stakeford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stakeford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stakeford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stakeford recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stakeford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stakeford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stakeford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stakeford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stakeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 3,568 | 118.6 | +34% |
| Bedlington | 1,608 | 90.0 | +2% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 668 | 114.2 | +29% |
| Morpeth | 1,369 | 82.8 | -6% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 4,976 | 122.1 | +38% |
| Cramlington | 2,710 | 84.9 | -4% |
| Seaton Delaval | 746 | 92.0 | +4% |
| Wideopen | 491 | 47.6 | -46% |
2 areas within Stakeford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sleekburn had the highest rate (132.5 per 1,000) and Stakeford the lowest (80.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Stakeford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Leander Court | 52 |
| On or near Dereham Terrace | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near East Ford Road | 33 |
| On or near Half Moon Street | 33 |
| On or near Morpeth Close | 32 |
| On or near Stakeford Lane | 19 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 18 |
| On or near Dene Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stakeford 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 | 181 | 27.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 19.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Stakeford has an estimated population of 7,437. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stakeford sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stakeford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Stakeford a safe place to live?
Stakeford recorded 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Stakeford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Stakeford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stakeford was down 10% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 730 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stakeford?
Stakeford 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 Stakeford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.