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Crime in Spittal

Spittal had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 41% on the three months before.

TD15, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Spittal

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94.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-41%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 42 Apr 39 May 15 Jun 31 Jul 25 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3042%
anti-social behaviour913%
criminal damage710%
public order710%
shoplifting68%
burglary46%
bike theft34%
theft23%

Spittal against Northumberland

TypeSpittal per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence4018.1▼ 33%
Burglary5.32.3–
Vehicle crime1.32–
Anti-social behaviour1216.6▼ 57%
Theft and robbery83.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Spittal94.7▼ 41%
Berwick-upon-Tweed73.5▼ 22%
Tweedmouth72.9▼ 23%
East Ord22.8▲ 21%
Norham2.4–
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 Spittal a safe area?

Spittal had about 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Spittal?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage (7).