Choppington Crime Overview
Choppington is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Northumberland, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Northumberland's 165 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Choppington in 2020 was 68 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Northumberland's overall crime rate, coming in 5.0% lower than the Northumberland rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Choppington is the 211st most dangerous small town, and the 1,508th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2018, Choppington had the worst crime rate in Northumberland for possession of weapons, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2015 was also a bad month for Choppington residents, when it was Northumberland's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 17 crimes at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents. Choppington recorded 5 reports of drugs during April 2015, making its crime rate of 0.53 the worst for drugs in Northumberland that month.
The most common crimes in Choppington are violence and sexual offences, with 248 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 8% lower than 2019's figure of 267 offences and a difference of 2.00 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Choppington's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Choppington to other towns and cities
See how Choppington shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Choppington and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Choppington Crime Map
Crime in Choppington Compared To Northumberland
Summary of Crimes in Choppington This Year
| Choppington | Northumberland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 355 | 37.33 | 11,368 | 35.32 | 5% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.21 | 145 | 0.45 | 114% safer |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.63 | 1,193 | 3.71 | 20% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 101 | 10.62 | 3,408 | 10.59 | 0.28% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.26 | 518 | 1.61 | 28% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 2.21 | 710 | 2.21 | 0% safer |
| Other Theft | 37 | 3.89 | 1,835 | 5.70 | 47% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.21 | 180 | 0.56 | 167% safer |
| Public Order | 89 | 9.36 | 3,233 | 10.04 | 7% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.21 | 62 | 0.19 | 10% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 6.94 | 1,309 | 4.07 | 41% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.42 | 106 | 0.33 | 21% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 23 | 2.42 | 862 | 2.68 | 11% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 248 | 26.08 | 9,565 | 29.72 | 14% safer |
Choppington Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 434 | 38.37 | 78% safer |
| Hexham | 623 | 52.95 | 29% safer |
| Prudhoe | 677 | 56.71 | 21% safer |
| Seaton Valley | 1,020 | 63.22 | 8% safer |
| Alnwick | 542 | 67.94 | 0.77% safer |
| Choppington | 651 | 68.46 | - |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 912 | 74.99 | 9% more dangerous |
| Morpeth | 1,126 | 76.36 | 10% more dangerous |
| West Bedlington | 804 | 79.69 | 14% more dangerous |
| East Bedlington | 1,114 | 130.75 | 48% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Choppington
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Choppington
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sheepwash Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coleridge Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Church Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Ashley Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near Half Moon Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near A196 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near East Ford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Eastgreen | Offender given a caution |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Riverside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Church Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sheepwash Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Choppington Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 18 | 19 | 37 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.84 | 0.53 | 0.11 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 16 | 15 | 9 | 11 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.63 | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Public Order | 8 | 12 | 8 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.63 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.0 | 7 | 11 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.42 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | Safer |
Changes In Choppington's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Choppington to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 1.1% safer |
| Choppington | 68.46 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 12% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 18% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 21% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 30% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 33% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 36% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 49% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 50% more dangerous |
Crime in Choppington's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Post & Stakeford | 620 | 67 | First |
Crime in Choppington During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Choppington change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Choppington saw a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour. Choppington saw a large fall in shoplifting during April, when it fell by 88% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +400% | +117% | +50% | -44% | +48% | +43% | +330% | +125% | +320% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +75% | +40% | - | -25% | - | - | -80% | -33% | +50% | +50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +114% | -75% | -38% | - | -11% | -13% | +133% | +38% | -43% | +40% |
| Drugs | - | - | -67% | - | -67% | - | -50% | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | +100% | +100% | +100% | -50% | - | -50% | +100% | -25% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -50% | - | +40% | +100% | - | -60% | -63% | -20% | -50% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +133% | +250% | - | +43% | +160% | +25% | -64% | -33% | -38% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -71% | -88% | +17% | -71% | -70% | -29% | -61% | -33% | -21% | +150% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | - | +100% | - | - | +50% | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -57% | -24% | -4% | +22% | +42% | +107% | -19% | +63% | -15% | -29% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Choppington
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Choppington's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021