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Crime

Crime in Wooler

Wooler had 36 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

NE71, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wooler

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38.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 7 Apr 8 May 7 Jun 13 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1336%
anti-social behaviour617%
criminal damage514%
burglary411%
theft38%
shoplifting26%
public order26%
other crime13%

Wooler against Northumberland

TypeWooler per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence13.918.1▲ 8%
Burglary4.32.3–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour6.416.6▼ 45%
Theft and robbery3.23.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wooler38.4▲ 9%
Belford18.4▼ 47%
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 Wooler a safe area?

Wooler had about 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wooler?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and criminal damage (5).