Berwick vs Blyth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Berwick Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Blyth Northumbria Police

      Berwick vs Blyth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Berwick
      Northumbria Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Blyth
      Northumbria Police
      5,407 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berwick
      B Blyth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,744
      5,407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,823
      6,146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berwick
      B Blyth
      Violent Crime
      613 ↓14%
      1,743 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↓2%
      971 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓8%
      254 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↑40%
      179 ↑28%
      Burglary
      63 ↓2%
      212 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑18%
      527 ↓10%
      Drugs
      36 ↓25%
      170 ↑22%
      Public Order
      136 ↓7%
      374 ↓11%
      Robbery
      3
      36 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓18%
      644 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓79%
      19 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      42 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      64 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      78 ↑200%
      172 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blyth is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berwick safer than Blyth?

      Berwick has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Blyth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,407 crimes. Blyth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berwick vs Blyth?

      Berwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blyth shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Berwick and Blyth?

      In Berwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (613 incidents). In Blyth, it is Violent Crime (1,743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Berwick and Blyth?

      Berwick recorded 358 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blyth recorded 971. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Berwick vs Blyth?

      Violent crime in Berwick totalled 613 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,743 in Blyth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Berwick and Blyth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berwick recorded 1,823 crimes (now 1,744, a change of -4.3%). Blyth recorded 6,146 crimes previously (now 5,407, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berwick and Blyth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Berwick has a resolution rate of 25% and Blyth has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berwick and Blyth?

      Berwick falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Blyth is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Berwick and Blyth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Berwick or Blyth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berwick and Blyth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.