Ashington vs Cramlington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashington vs Cramlington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashington safer than Cramlington?
Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Cramlington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,154 crimes. Ashington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Cramlington?
Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cramlington shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Cramlington?
In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Cramlington, it is Violent Crime (1,360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Cramlington?
Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cramlington recorded 1,046. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Ashington vs Cramlington?
Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,360 in Cramlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Cramlington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashington recorded 6,144 crimes (now 5,104, a change of -16.9%). Cramlington recorded 4,071 crimes previously (now 4,154, +2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Cramlington?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashington has a resolution rate of 26% and Cramlington has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashington and Cramlington?
Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Cramlington is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ashington and Cramlington?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Ashington or Cramlington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Cramlington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.