Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE43 · Northumberland
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 2 vs 8 incidents in February 2026.
Wylam recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in February 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 2, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stocksfield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Burglary (2). 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Wylam — 2 vs 8 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stocksfield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wylam had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 8).