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Crime in Cowpen

Cowpen had 1,358 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 161 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 154% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

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

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161crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common358 in 3 months

Month by month

339 Mar 411 Apr 419 May 383 Jun 463 Jul 512 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35826%
shoplifting29922%
anti-social behaviour22917%
criminal damage1209%
public order836%
burglary574%
theft484%
other crime484%

Cowpen against Northumberland

TypeCowpen per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence42.418.1▲ 15%
Burglary6.82.3▲ 54%
Vehicle crime4.92▲ 37%
Anti-social behaviour27.216.6▼ 12%
Theft and robbery11.13.2▲ 27%

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%
Bomarsund146.1▲ 5%
Bebside93.4▼ 16%
Bedlington Station93.4▼ 5%
Bedlington80.1▼ 7%
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 Cowpen a safe area?

Cowpen had about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cowpen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (358), followed by shoplifting (299) and anti-social behaviour (229).