Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 199 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Wansbeck has more Shoplifting (13). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wansbeck is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 87 vs 199 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 199).