Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 8, a 27.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46) and Shoplifting (24), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Burglary (2). Newburn sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wylam is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 8 vs 221 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wylam had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 221).