Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Trafalgar Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill , and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Trafalgar Close (NE61 2FH) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 10.5% lower than the Morpeth Kirkhill average (38.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Trafalgar Close (NE61 2FH), the main crime hotspot is near Sampson Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Morpeth Kirkhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Avenue | Under investigation |
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