Total Crime Rate
79.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashington Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington , and the 422nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashington Drive (NE62 5XS) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 26.4% lower than the Choppington average (107.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashington Drive (NE62 5XS), the main crime hotspot is near Stakeford Lane. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Choppington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hill Top Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stakeford Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ashington Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashington Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wansbeck Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stakeford Lane | Under investigation |
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