Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
16
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE29 · North Tyneside
368
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 16 vs 368 incidents in March 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in March 2026 — 368 incidents compared to 16, a 23.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Other theft (2), while North Tyneside has more Violence & sexual offences (111) and Shoplifting (52). Haltwhistle is below the national average while North Tyneside is above, making Haltwhistle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 16 vs 368 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while North Tyneside had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 368).