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Crime in Lynemouth

Lynemouth had 60 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 142.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 124% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

NE61, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lynemouth

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142.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 19 Apr 18 May 18 Jun 18 Jul 24 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2135%
violence2033%
criminal damage1118%
public order35%
burglary23%
other crime12%
shoplifting12%
vehicle crime12%

Lynemouth against Northumberland

TypeLynemouth per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence47.418.1▲ 43%
Burglary4.72.3–
Vehicle crime2.42–
Anti-social behaviour49.816.6▲ 17%
Theft and robbery03.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lynemouth142.3▲ 13%
Ashington123.3▲ 1%
Hirst122.10%
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea119▲ 17%
Ellington63.4▲ 31%
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 Lynemouth a safe area?

Lynemouth had about 142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Lynemouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (21), followed by violence (20) and criminal damage (11).