Total Crime Rate
71.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Longhorsley , and the 464th highest 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 Church Road (NE61 6HQ) in the last 12 months was 71.7 per 1,000 residents and was 62.6% higher than the Longhorsley average (44.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -71.4% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 46.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (NE61 6HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Maple Court. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Longhorsley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Maple Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Maple Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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