Total Crime Rate
13.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bamburgh , and the 116th 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 North Lane (NE68 7UG) in the last 12 months was 13.7 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Bamburgh average (40.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Lane (NE68 7UG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Main Street, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Osborne Terrace (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bamburgh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West View | Under investigation |
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