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Crime in Morpeth

Morpeth had 402 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

NE61, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Morpeth

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90.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common181 in 3 months

Month by month

97 Mar 116 Apr 133 May 130 Jun 165 Jul 107 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18145%
anti-social behaviour6316%
public order4411%
criminal damage338%
shoplifting256%
burglary123%
theft113%
vehicle crime92%

Morpeth against Northumberland

TypeMorpeth per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence40.818.1▲ 51%
Burglary2.72.3–
Vehicle crime22▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour14.216.6▼ 16%
Theft and robbery3.63.20%

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%
Ashington123.3▲ 1%
Choppington104.4▲ 10%
Morpeth90.6▲ 16%
Bedlington80.1▼ 7%
Pegswood76.1▼ 12%
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 Morpeth a safe area?

Morpeth had about 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Morpeth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (181), followed by anti-social behaviour (63) and public order (44).