Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 171 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 80 vs 171 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 171).