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Crime in Prudhoe

Prudhoe had 194 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

NE42, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Prudhoe

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59.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 84 Apr 69 May 62 Jun 63 Jul 69 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5930%
anti-social behaviour5428%
criminal damage2513%
vehicle crime116%
other crime105%
public order95%
burglary95%
theft84%

Prudhoe against Northumberland

TypePrudhoe per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence18.118.1▼ 5%
Burglary2.82.3▼ 31%
Vehicle crime3.42–
Anti-social behaviour16.616.6▼ 14%
Theft and robbery2.53.2▼ 43%

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%
Greenside29.2▲ 17%
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 Prudhoe a safe area?

Prudhoe had about 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Prudhoe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by anti-social behaviour (54) and criminal damage (25).