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Crime in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed had 244 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 73.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 22% on the three months before.

TD15, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Berwick-upon-Tweed

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73.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-22%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common84 in 3 months

Month by month

91 Mar 108 Apr 115 May 66 Jun 85 Jul 93 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8434%
anti-social behaviour4318%
public order2711%
criminal damage2510%
shoplifting2510%
theft146%
burglary104%
vehicle crime52%

Berwick-upon-Tweed against Northumberland

TypeBerwick-upon-Tweed per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence25.318.1▼ 13%
Burglary32.3–
Vehicle crime1.52–
Anti-social behaviour12.916.6▼ 38%
Theft and robbery5.73.2▼ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Spittal94.7▼ 41%
Berwick-upon-Tweed73.5▼ 22%
Tweedmouth72.9▼ 23%
East Ord22.8▲ 21%
Norham2.4–
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 Berwick-upon-Tweed a safe area?

Berwick-upon-Tweed had about 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (84), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and public order (27).