Choppington is the third safest small towns in Northumberland, and is the 34th most dangerous overall out of Northumberland's 163 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Choppington in 2021 was 54 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Northumberland's overall crime rate, coming in 27% lower than the Northumberland rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Choppington is the 393rd safest small town, and the 2,786th 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 252 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 1.6% higher than 2020's figure of 248 offences and a difference of 0.42 from 2020's crime rate of 26. Choppington's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 300% from 2020's figure of 4 crimes.
Third Safest
Small Towns, Northumberland
39% lower, regional crime rate
North East
40% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Choppington is 39% lower than the North East and 40% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Choppington represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 518 |
| 2020 | 68 | 651 |
| 2019 | 76 | 719 |
| 2018 | 87 | 823 |
| 2017 | 78 | 746 |
| 2016 | 50 | 478 |
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| Choppington | Northumberland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 293 | 30.81 | 9,461 | 29.39 | 4.6% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.74 | 138 | 0.43 | 42% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.89 | 989 | 3.07 | 62% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 76 | 7.99 | 3,278 | 10.18 | 27% safer |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.84 | 453 | 1.41 | 68% safer |
| Other Crime | 14 | 1.47 | 667 | 2.07 | 41% safer |
| Other Theft | 31 | 3.26 | 1,616 | 5.02 | 54% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.74 | 156 | 0.48 | 35% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 62 | 6.52 | 2,911 | 9.04 | 39% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.32 | 58 | 0.18 | 44% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.84 | 1,148 | 3.57 | 26% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.11 | 97 | 0.30 | 173% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.26 | 690 | 2.14 | 70% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 252 | 26.50 | 10,121 | 31.44 | 19% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 498 | 44.03 | 24% safer |
| Hexham | 566 | 48.11 | 13% safer |
| Choppington | 518 | 54.47 | - |
| Prudhoe | 661 | 55.37 | 1.6% more dangerous |
| Seaton Valley | 995 | 61.67 | 12% more dangerous |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 881 | 72.44 | 25% more dangerous |
| Morpeth | 1,174 | 79.61 | 32% more dangerous |
| West Bedlington | 805 | 79.79 | 32% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Cleaswell Hill | Offender given penalty notice |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sheepwash Bank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near East Ford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Riversdale Avenue | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Northway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coleridge Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Landsdowne Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Church Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Gooch Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Front Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near A1068 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near East Ford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near A1147 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sheepwash Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Crossway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 19 | 37 | 31 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.53 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 9 | 11 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.84 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.2 | 0.63 | 0.21 | 0.74 | Safer |
| Public Order | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.63 | 0.21 | 0.32 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 11 | 7 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Choppington | 54.47 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 19% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 34% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 40% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 40% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 47% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 56% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 58% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 64% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Post & Stakeford | 502 | 55 | First |
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% |
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