Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 45, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Prudhoe has more Drugs (3). 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, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 45 vs 129 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Drugs. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 129).