Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 129 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Blyth in February 2026 — 199 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Blyth has more Public order (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 129 vs 199 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Blyth had more Public order. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 199).