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Crime in Hirst

Hirst had 992 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 122.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was level on the three months before.

NE63, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hirst

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122.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common308 in 3 months

Month by month

288 Mar 334 Apr 370 May 303 Jun 336 Jul 353 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30831%
anti-social behaviour25025%
criminal damage899%
shoplifting899%
public order737%
burglary444%
vehicle crime374%
theft354%

Hirst against Northumberland

TypeHirst per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence37.918.1▲ 9%
Burglary5.42.3▼ 8%
Vehicle crime4.62▼ 5%
Anti-social behaviour30.816.6▲ 7%
Theft and robbery6.23.2▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bomarsund146.1▲ 5%
Lynemouth142.3▲ 13%
Ashington123.3▲ 1%
Hirst122.10%
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea119▲ 17%
West Sleekburn94▲ 8%
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 Hirst a safe area?

Hirst had about 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hirst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (308), followed by anti-social behaviour (250) and criminal damage (89).