Safety in Ashington

Ashington in North East scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,848

Rate per 1,000

125.1

1-year trend

-5.1%

3-year trend

-26.1%

5-year trend

-29.6%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

17

Per 1,000 residents

0.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026