Total Crime Rate
15.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chipchase Close area has the lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Morpeth North , and the 132nd 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 Chipchase Close (NE61 6XN) in the last 12 months was 15.4 per 1,000 residents and was 92.9% lower than the Morpeth North average (217.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chipchase Close (NE61 6XN), the main crime hotspot is near Butcher'S Lane. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Morpeth North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bamburgh Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Butcher'S Lane | Under investigation |
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