Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allerburn Lea area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick , and the 281st 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 Allerburn Lea (NE66 2QR) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Alnwick average (120.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allerburn Lea (NE66 2QR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near West Acres, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Denwick View (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alnwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Denwick View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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