Blyth vs Castletown — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blyth

NE23 · Northumberland

194

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting22

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting48
  • Anti-social behaviour34

Blyth has less crime — 194 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in April 2026 (236 vs 194 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth or Castletown safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 194 vs 236 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Blyth and Castletown?

In April 2026, Blyth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while Castletown's was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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