Ponteland is the safest small towns in Northumberland, and is the 43rd most dangerous overall out of Northumberland's 163 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ponteland in 2021 was 44 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Northumberland's overall crime rate, coming in 58% lower than the Northumberland rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ponteland is the 247th safest small town, and the 4,061st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2018, Ponteland had the worst crime rate in Northumberland for theft from the person, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Ponteland are violence and sexual offences, with 234 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 10% higher than 2020's figure of 210 offences and a difference of 2.12 from 2020's crime rate of 19. Ponteland's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 5 offences recorded in 2021.
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72% lower, regional crime rate
North East
74% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Ponteland is 72% lower than the North East and 74% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Ponteland 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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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 498 |
| 2020 | 38 | 434 |
| 2019 | 36 | 407 |
| 2018 | 48 | 539 |
| 2017 | 45 | 507 |
| 2016 | 31 | 353 |
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| Ponteland | Northumberland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 228 | 20.16 | 9,461 | 29.39 | 46% safer |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.03 | 989 | 3.07 | 51% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 57 | 5.04 | 3,278 | 10.18 | 102% safer |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.15 | 453 | 1.41 | 23% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 1.50 | 667 | 2.07 | 38% safer |
| Other Theft | 32 | 2.83 | 1,616 | 5.02 | 77% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.44 | 156 | 0.48 | 9% safer |
| Public Order | 54 | 4.77 | 2,911 | 9.04 | 90% safer |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 4.33 | 1,148 | 3.57 | 18% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 14 | 1.24 | 690 | 2.14 | 73% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 234 | 20.69 | 10,121 | 31.44 | 52% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 498 | 44.03 | - |
| Hexham | 566 | 48.11 | 8% more dangerous |
| Choppington | 518 | 54.47 | 19% more dangerous |
| Prudhoe | 661 | 55.37 | 20% more dangerous |
| Seaton Valley | 995 | 61.67 | 29% more dangerous |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 881 | 72.44 | 39% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Queensway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Jackson Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Police Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Mayfair Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near A696 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ashbrooke Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beechwood Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Callerton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Police Station | Offender given a caution |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Twizell Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hill Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 11 | 22 | 20 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.53 | 0.71 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.88 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.35 | 0.44 | - | 0.44 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 13 | 19 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 44.03 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 34% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 47% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 51% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 51% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 61% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 64% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 66% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 67% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 71% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 423 | 61 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ponteland change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Ponteland saw a 1,600% increase in anti-social behaviour. Ponteland saw a large fall in shoplifting during May, when it fell by 92% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +133% | +380% | +450% | +314% | -65% | +130% | +53% | +121% | +20% | +1,600% |
| Burglary | -44% | +300% | - | - | - | - | -50% | -60% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -67% | -67% | -33% | -50% | +267% | - | - | -83% | +180% | -67% |
| Drugs | - | +200% | - | - | +100% | - | - | +50% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | +100% | +33% | - | - | +100% | - | - | -50% |
| Other Theft | +133% | -50% | - | -50% | +25% | - | +200% | - | +50% | -75% |
| Public Order | - | -33% | -17% | +33% | -43% | +33% | +500% | +67% | +150% | +150% |
| Shoplifting | - | +25% | -92% | -67% | +33% | - | +200% | +150% | +100% | +400% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -50% | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | -20% | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -40% | +38% | -14% | +9% | -17% | +42% | +69% | +105% | -13% | +144% |
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