Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Blyth recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 9, a 39.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (77), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Shadforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 9 vs 352 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 352).