Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bellingham has less crime — 2 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.
Stocksfield recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in April 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 2, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bellingham sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Stocksfield — 2 vs 6 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bellingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Bellingham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 6).