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Crime in Belford

Belford had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 71% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 47% on the three months before.

NE70, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Belford

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18.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-47%on the 3 months beforeless crime
criminal damagemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 7 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage325%
burglary217%
public order217%
violence217%
shoplifting217%
anti-social behaviour18%

Belford against Northumberland

TypeBelford per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence218.1–
Burglary22.3–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour216.6–
Theft and robbery03.2–

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

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 Belford a safe area?

Belford had about 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Belford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (3), followed by burglary (2) and public order (2).