Alnwick — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Northumbria Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Northumberland is one of the largest counties to police in England and Wales in terms of square miles. Save for the south east corner it is a largely rural county. We have police bases in Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Prudhoe and Hexham.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Northumbria Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
142 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (184): ▼ 42 (23%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences46 · 32%
- Anti-social behaviour31 · 22%
- Criminal damage and arson17 · 12%
- Public order13 · 9%
- Other theft10 · 7%
- Shoplifting6 · 4%
- Burglary5 · 4%
- Other crime5 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
41 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified35 · 85%
- Awaiting court outcome5 · 12%
- Local resolution1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Drug related crime in the Barrasdale Estate and surrounding areas
We are continuing to work with partners to address the issue. From the execution of warrants to supporting tenancy action, including assistance with vulnerable residents. A range of tactics are being utilised and we continue to achieve positive results.
Set: 2026-07-01
Vehicle-related anti-social behaviour around Amble
Address ongoing issues with vehicle-related ASB around Amble, particularly in the vicinity of Morrisons, using a range of different tactics. Work to be undertaken in conjunction with local authority to prevent vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Craster RLNI Harbour Fete
2026-07-25 · Craster Harbour
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Cuppa with a Coppa
2026-07-28 · Weavers court, Alnwick
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Cuppa with a Coppa
2026-08-25 · Weavers Court, Alnwick
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Drop-in session
2026-09-07 · Amble Library, Middleton Street
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Drop-in session
2026-11-02 · Amble Library, Middleton Street
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Station (station)Alnwick Police Station Prudhoe Street Alnwick NE66 1UJ, NE66 1UJ
Nearby teams in Northumbria Police
All Northumbria Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Northumbria Police.