Crime in Stakeford: statistics, rates and trends
641 crimes were recorded in Stakeford in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stakeford
- Questions about crime in Stakeford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (135) and shoplifting (106) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 522nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stakeford | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 641 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 7,437 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stakeford peaked in the year to August 2018 (821 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (530). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 641 | 86.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 751 | 101.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 698 | 93.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 693 | 93.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 530 | 71.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 669 | 90.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 746 | 100.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 727 | 97.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 821 | 110.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stakeford recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (69% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 33 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 29, while violence and sexual offences fell from 268 to 182 and other theft fell from 35 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 14.3 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stakeford; the highest is Blyth (Northumberland) (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wideopen (48.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stakeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 3,523 | 117.1 | +36% |
| Bedlington | 1,578 | 88.4 | +3% |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 679 | 116.1 | +35% |
| Morpeth | 1,327 | 80.3 | -7% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 5,004 | 122.8 | +42% |
| Cramlington | 2,694 | 84.4 | -2% |
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | +7% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Stakeford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Leander Court | 47 |
| On or near Half Moon Street | 35 |
| On or near East Ford Road | 33 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Morpeth Close | 32 |
| On or near Dereham Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Stakeford Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ashington Drive | 16 |
| On or near Dene Road | 16 |
Of the 506 crimes in Stakeford with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 27.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 27.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Stakeford has an estimated population of 7,437 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stakeford average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stakeford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stakeford a safe place to live?
Stakeford recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 522nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Stakeford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Stakeford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stakeford was down 15% on the year before: 641 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stakeford?
About 7,437 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stakeford?
Stakeford 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.