Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 8, a 43.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (75) and Shoplifting (24), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Burglary (2). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wylam is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 8 vs 348 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wylam had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 348).