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Crime in Ovingham

Ovingham had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

NE42, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ovingham

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53crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 23 Apr 17 May 19 Jun 14 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1735%
anti-social behaviour1531%
criminal damage613%
vehicle crime510%
public order12%
drugs12%
theft12%
burglary12%

Ovingham against Northumberland

TypeOvingham per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence18.818.1▲ 13%
Burglary1.12.3–
Vehicle crime5.52–
Anti-social behaviour16.616.6▲ 7%
Theft and robbery1.13.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crawcrook93.2▲ 31%
Wylam68.8▼ 11%
West Wylam61.7▼ 14%
Prudhoe59.6▼ 12%
Ovingham53▼ 20%
Mickley28.7▲ 5%
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 Ovingham a safe area?

Ovingham had about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ovingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage (6).