Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Prudhoe recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 6, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Drugs (3), while Shadforth has more Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Prudhoe — 6 vs 45 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Prudhoe saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Shadforth had more Other crime and Vehicle crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 45).