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Crime in Pegswood

Pegswood had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

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

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76.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 36 Apr 29 May 22 Jun 32 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3042%
violence1825%
criminal damage68%
theft57%
burglary46%
vehicle crime34%
bike theft23%
public order23%

Pegswood against Northumberland

TypePegswood per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence19.318.1▲ 6%
Burglary4.32.3–
Vehicle crime3.22–
Anti-social behaviour32.116.6▼ 9%
Theft and robbery7.53.2–

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%
Ashington123.3▲ 1%
Hirst122.10%
Choppington104.4▲ 10%
Morpeth90.6▲ 16%
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 Pegswood a safe area?

Pegswood had about 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Pegswood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (30), followed by violence (18) and criminal damage (6).