Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sheringham Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Cramlington Eastfield , and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sheringham Drive (NE23 8HD) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% lower than the Cramlington Eastfield average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sheringham Drive (NE23 8HD), the main crime hotspot is near Lindsey Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cramlington Eastfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bassington Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Exeter Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Exeter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shiel Gardens | — |
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