Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 198 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside — 80 vs 198 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Prudhoe 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, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 198).