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Crime in Alnwick

Alnwick had 189 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

NE66, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alnwick

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93.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 75 Apr 99 May 55 Jun 73 Jul 61 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alnwick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6534%
anti-social behaviour4423%
criminal damage2111%
public order179%
shoplifting147%
burglary105%
theft95%
drugs42%

Alnwick against Northumberland

TypeAlnwick per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence32.118.1▼ 19%
Burglary4.92.3–
Vehicle crime0.52–
Anti-social behaviour21.816.6▲ 22%
Theft and robbery4.43.2▼ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alnwick93.4▼ 14%
Shilbottle35.80%
Longhoughton19.2–
Warkworth18.8▼ 21%
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 Alnwick a safe area?

Alnwick had about 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alnwick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and criminal damage (21).