Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 80, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (217), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while Prudhoe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 80 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 1,066).