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Crime in Newsham

Newsham had 1,560 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 157 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 131% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

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

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157crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
5 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common385 in 3 months

Month by month

401 Apr 455 May 427 Jun 513 Jul 563 Aug 484 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting38525%
violence36924%
anti-social behaviour29119%
criminal damage1379%
public order926%
vehicle crime704%
theft564%
burglary523%

Newsham against Northumberland

TypeNewsham per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence37.116.8▲ 16%
Burglary5.22.3▲ 16%
Vehicle crime72.4▲ 141%
Anti-social behaviour29.315.9▼ 3%
Theft and robbery10.22.7▲ 38%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cowpen170.4▲ 18%
Blyth162.1▲ 23%
Newsham157▲ 22%
Bebside109.1▲ 8%
Bedlington Station104.1▲ 4%
Seaton Delaval87.5▼ 2%
New Hartley36.3▼ 50%
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 Newsham a safe area?

Newsham had about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 5 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Newsham?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was shoplifting (385), followed by violence (369) and anti-social behaviour (291).