Newcastle Upon Tyne vs Wylam — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences259
  • Anti-social behaviour250
  • Shoplifting217

Wylam

NE41 · Northumberland

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting5
  • Violence & sexual offences3

Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 18, a 59.2x difference. Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wylam is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne or Wylam safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 18 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Wylam?

In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (259 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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