Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 18 incidents in April 2026.
Wylam recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 6, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stocksfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Wylam has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Shoplifting (5). 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Wylam — 6 vs 18 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stocksfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Wylam had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 18).