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Crime in Acomb

Acomb had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 7.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 56th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% below the middle Northumberland area.

NE46, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Acomb

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7.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
56 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
theftmost common1 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 2 Jul 2 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Acomb. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft117%
vehicle crime117%
anti-social behaviour117%
violence117%
criminal damage117%
burglary117%

Acomb against Northumberland

TypeAcomb per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence018.1–
Burglary1.82.3–
Vehicle crime1.82–
Anti-social behaviour1.816.6–
Theft and robbery03.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hexham75.3▲ 5%
Corbridge33.6▼ 33%
Acomb7.1–
See every Northumberland area ranked on the crime in Northumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Acomb a safe area?

Acomb had about 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 56 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Acomb?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (1), followed by vehicle crime (1) and anti-social behaviour (1).