Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 10 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 10, a 49.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Criminal damage & arson (43). Haltwhistle is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne is above, making Haltwhistle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 10 vs 492 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Other crime while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 492).