Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 8, a 21.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Wylam has more 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 8 vs 168 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wylam had more Burglary. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 168).