Safest Areas in Northumberland 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Denwick (NE66) recorded the lowest crime rate in Northumberland, with 0 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Blyth (NE24) recorded 352 crimes in the same period. The 21 postcode areas analysed in Northumberland span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Denwick NE66
0
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
2
crimes
3
Other theft
2
crimes
4
Burglary
2
crimes
5
Anti-social behaviour
3
crimes
6
Anti-social behaviour
4
crimes
7
Criminal damage & arson
6
crimes
8
Belford NE70
Public order
7
crimes
9
Anti-social behaviour
7
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
10
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
13
crimes
12
Wylam NE41
Anti-social behaviour
18
crimes
13
Violence & sexual offences
42
crimes
14
Anti-social behaviour
69
crimes
15
Morpeth NE61
Violence & sexual offences
71
crimes
16
Prudhoe NE42
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
17
Hexham NE46
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
18
Anti-social behaviour
129
crimes
19
Blyth NE23
Anti-social behaviour
193
crimes
20
Violence & sexual offences
259
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Blyth NE24
Violence & sexual offences
352
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
259
crimes
3
Blyth NE23
Anti-social behaviour
193
crimes
4
Anti-social behaviour
129
crimes
5
Hexham NE46
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
6
Prudhoe NE42
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
7
Morpeth NE61
Violence & sexual offences
71
crimes
8
Anti-social behaviour
69
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
42
crimes
10
Wylam NE41
Anti-social behaviour
18
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
13
crimes
12
Violence & sexual offences
10
crimes
13
Anti-social behaviour
7
crimes
14
Belford NE70
Public order
7
crimes
15
Criminal damage & arson
6
crimes
16
Anti-social behaviour
4
crimes
17
Anti-social behaviour
3
crimes
18
Burglary
2
crimes
19
Other theft
2
crimes
20
Violence & sexual offences
2
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Northumberland?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Denwick (NE66) is the safest area in Northumberland, recording 0 crimes — 100% fewer than the average across the 21 areas analysed. was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Northumberland?

Blyth (NE24) recorded the most crime in Northumberland in April 2026, with 352 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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