Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Prudhoe recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 12, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Prudhoe — 12 vs 80 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 80).