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Crime in Rothbury

Rothbury had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 15.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 37% on the three months before.

NE65, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rothbury

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15.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-37%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 11 Apr 7 May 2 Jun 4 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour325%
burglary217%
vehicle crime217%
other crime18%
violence18%
theft18%
public order18%
shoplifting18%

Rothbury against Northumberland

TypeRothbury per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence1.318.1–
Burglary2.52.3–
Vehicle crime2.52–
Anti-social behaviour3.816.6–
Theft and robbery1.33.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Longhorsley21.4▼ 18%
Rothbury15.2▼ 37%
Felton9.8–
Longframlington4.9–
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 Rothbury a safe area?

Rothbury had about 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Rothbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (3), followed by burglary (2) and vehicle crime (2).