Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 18 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Other crime (6) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Violence & sexual offences (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 8 vs 18 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Other crime and Anti-social behaviour while Wylam had more Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 18).