Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 128 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 80 vs 128 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 128).