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Crime

Crime in Pegswood

Pegswood had 65 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 69.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 25% on the three months before.

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

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69.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
29 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-25%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

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

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 behaviour2335%
violence1828%
criminal damage58%
burglary58%
theft58%
vehicle crime35%
bike theft23%
public order23%

Pegswood against Northumberland

TypePegswood per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence19.316.8▲ 20%
Burglary5.42.3–
Vehicle crime3.22.4–
Anti-social behaviour24.615.9▼ 42%
Theft and robbery7.52.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ashington128.1▲ 4%
Hirst126.7▲ 2%
Bomarsund114.4▼ 34%
Choppington109.2▲ 2%
Morpeth81.5▼ 4%
Pegswood69.6▼ 25%
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 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 29 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 July to September 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (23), followed by violence (18) and criminal damage (5).