Total Crime Rate
31.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Back Crofts area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Longhorsley , and the 341st 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 Back Crofts (NE65 7YB) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% lower 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 4 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 Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Back Crofts (NE65 7YB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bridge Street, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Maltings (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Longhorsley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glendale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glendale Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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