Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Longbenton recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 8, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25) and Shoplifting (12), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Longbenton — 8 vs 108 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton 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 108).