Ponteland Crime Overview
Ponteland is the safest small town in Northumberland, and is the 56th most dangerous overall out of Northumberland's 165 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ponteland in 2020 was 38 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Northumberland's overall crime rate, coming in 87% lower than the Northumberland rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ponteland is the 219th safest small town, and the 4,725th 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. March 2016 was also a bad month for Ponteland residents, when it was Northumberland's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.09 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Ponteland are violence and sexual offences, with 210 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 28% higher than 2019's figure of 152 offences and a difference of 5.13 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Ponteland's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Ponteland to other towns and cities
See how Ponteland shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ponteland and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ponteland Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Ponteland This Year
| Ponteland | Northumberland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 251 | 22.19 | 11,368 | 35.32 | 59% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.18 | 145 | 0.45 | 150% safer |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.95 | 1,193 | 3.71 | 90% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 44 | 3.89 | 3,408 | 10.59 | 172% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.24 | 518 | 1.61 | 30% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.15 | 710 | 2.21 | 92% safer |
| Other Theft | 38 | 3.36 | 1,835 | 5.70 | 70% safer |
| Public Order | 45 | 3.98 | 3,233 | 10.04 | 152% safer |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.83 | 1,309 | 4.07 | 44% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 106 | 0.33 | 267% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 1.15 | 862 | 2.68 | 133% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 210 | 18.57 | 9,565 | 29.72 | 60% safer |
Crime in Ponteland Compared To Northumberland
Ponteland Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 434 | 38.37 | - |
| Hexham | 623 | 52.95 | 28% more dangerous |
| Prudhoe | 677 | 56.71 | 32% more dangerous |
| Seaton Valley | 1,020 | 63.22 | 39% more dangerous |
| Alnwick | 542 | 67.94 | 44% more dangerous |
| Choppington | 651 | 68.46 | 44% more dangerous |
Ponteland Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 18 | 11 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.18 | 0.35 | 0.09 | 0.18 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.44 | 0.53 | 0.71 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.97 | 0.88 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | 0.97 | - | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 13 | 19 | 13 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Ponteland's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ponteland to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 38.37 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 43% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 50% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 54% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 61% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 63% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Ponteland's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland | 342 | 50 | First |
Crime in Ponteland During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ponteland
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The most common crimes in Ponteland are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Ponteland?
Ponteland's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021