Cramlington vs Newcastle Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cramlington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Newcastle Central Northumbria Police

      Cramlington vs Newcastle Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cramlington
      Northumbria Police
      4,154 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle Central
      Northumbria Police
      10,196 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cramlington
      B Newcastle Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,154
      10,196
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,071
      11,578
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cramlington
      B Newcastle Central
      Violent Crime
      1,360 ↑0%
      3,164 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,046 ↑12%
      2,320 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      191 ↓23%
      774 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓23%
      132 ↑3%
      Burglary
      88 ↓37%
      194 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↑12%
      411 ↓21%
      Drugs
      82 ↑46%
      470 ↓1%
      Public Order
      335 ↑6%
      779 ↓11%
      Robbery
      7 ↓42%
      154 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      353 ↓5%
      1,172 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      262 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑22%
      124 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑26%
      107 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      135 ↑39%
      133 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newcastle Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cramlington safer than Newcastle Central?

      Cramlington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,154 crimes in the last 12 months. Newcastle Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 10,196 crimes. Newcastle Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cramlington vs Newcastle Central?

      Cramlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newcastle Central shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cramlington and Newcastle Central?

      In Cramlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,360 incidents). In Newcastle Central, it is Violent Crime (3,164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cramlington and Newcastle Central?

      Cramlington recorded 1,046 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newcastle Central recorded 2,320. 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 Cramlington vs Newcastle Central?

      Violent crime in Cramlington totalled 1,360 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,164 in Newcastle Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cramlington and Newcastle Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cramlington recorded 4,071 crimes (now 4,154, a change of +2%). Newcastle Central recorded 11,578 crimes previously (now 10,196, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cramlington and Newcastle Central?

      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. Cramlington has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Newcastle Central has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cramlington and Newcastle Central?

      Cramlington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Newcastle Central 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 Cramlington and Newcastle Central?

      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 Cramlington or Newcastle Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cramlington and Newcastle Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.