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Crime in Ponteland

Ponteland had 90 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 43.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

NE20, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ponteland

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43.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
38 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

54 Apr 37 May 28 Jun 27 Jul 31 Aug 32 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2528%
anti-social behaviour1719%
shoplifting1517%
theft1112%
criminal damage89%
vehicle crime56%
public order56%
other crime22%

Ponteland against Northumberland

TypePonteland per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence1216.8▼ 19%
Burglary12.3–
Vehicle crime2.42.4–
Anti-social behaviour8.215.9▼ 50%
Theft and robbery5.32.7▼ 35%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walbottle108.7▲ 7%
Throckley93.6▲ 7%
Westerhope70.9▲ 35%
Ponteland43.3▼ 24%
Dinnington39▲ 35%
Darras Hall11.6▼ 39%
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 Ponteland a safe area?

Ponteland had about 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 38 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ponteland?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and shoplifting (15).