Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
415
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 415 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 — 415 incidents compared to 45, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (76), while Prudhoe has more Drugs (3). Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Prudhoe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 45 vs 415 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Drugs. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 415).