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Crime in Blyth

Blyth had 1,427 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 146% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

NE24, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blyth

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156.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common357 in 3 months

Month by month

341 Mar 383 Apr 422 May 399 Jun 487 Jul 541 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting35725%
violence34724%
anti-social behaviour25818%
criminal damage1148%
public order957%
burglary564%
vehicle crime463%
theft443%

Blyth against Northumberland

TypeBlyth per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence3818.1▲ 24%
Burglary6.12.3▲ 70%
Vehicle crime52▲ 77%
Anti-social behaviour28.216.6▼ 12%
Theft and robbery10.23.2▲ 45%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cowpen161▲ 16%
Blyth156.1▲ 25%
Newsham151.3▲ 23%
West Sleekburn94▲ 8%
Bebside93.4▼ 16%
Bedlington Station93.4▼ 5%
New Hartley49.9▼ 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 Blyth a safe area?

Blyth had about 156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Blyth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (357), followed by violence (347) and anti-social behaviour (258).