Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 18, a 9.5x difference. 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, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 18 vs 171 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.