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Burglary Rates in Cowpen

Northumberland, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Cowpen recorded 41 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 24% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

41

4.19 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,325

135.3 per 1,000 residents

24% above the UK average8% below the North East regional average

How does Cowpen rank?

Within Northumberland

12 of 69 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

77th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
5
7
4
3
6
6
1
1
3
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
477
36%
Other Crime
351
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
229
17%
Shoplifting
134
10%
Drug Offences
49
4%
Burglary
41
3%
Vehicle Crime
24
2%
Robbery
14
1%
Theft from Person
6
0%

Property mix in Cowpen

Source: Census 2021 · 4,363 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 55%Terraced 24%Flats 13%

The most common property type in Cowpen is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Cowpen homeowners

Most homes in Cowpen are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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