Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 10 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in April 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 10, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 10 vs 73 incidents. That is 86% 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 South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 73).