Blyth vs Morpeth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Blyth Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Morpeth Northumbria Police

      Blyth vs Morpeth Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Blyth
      Northumbria Police
      5,407 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Morpeth
      Northumbria Police
      3,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blyth
      B Morpeth
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,407
      3,032
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,146
      3,354
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blyth
      B Morpeth
      Violent Crime
      1,743 ↓11%
      1,229 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      971 ↓30%
      494 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      254 ↓10%
      169 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↑28%
      73 ↓24%
      Burglary
      212 ↓12%
      106 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      527 ↓10%
      318 ↓15%
      Drugs
      170 ↑22%
      70 ↑67%
      Public Order
      374 ↓11%
      269 ↓26%
      Robbery
      36 ↓28%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      644 ↓1%
      149 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓34%
      5 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓29%
      14 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑16%
      11 ↓39%
      Other Crime
      172 ↑20%
      119 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blyth is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blyth safer than Morpeth?

      Blyth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,407 crimes in the last 12 months. Morpeth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,032 crimes. Blyth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blyth vs Morpeth?

      Blyth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Morpeth shows -9.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Blyth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,743 incidents). In Morpeth, it is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Blyth recorded 971 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Morpeth recorded 494. 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 Blyth vs Morpeth?

      Violent crime in Blyth totalled 1,743 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,229 in Morpeth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blyth recorded 6,146 crimes (now 5,407, a change of -12%). Morpeth recorded 3,354 crimes previously (now 3,032, -9.6%).

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

      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. Blyth has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Morpeth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blyth and Morpeth?

      Blyth falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Morpeth 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 Blyth and Morpeth?

      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 Blyth or Morpeth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blyth and Morpeth. 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.