East Tynedale vs Morpeth

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

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

      East Tynedale vs Morpeth Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      East Tynedale
      Northumbria Police
      1,907 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      20.7% 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 East Tynedale
      B Morpeth
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,907
      3,032
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,190
      3,354
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.9%
      ↓9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Tynedale
      B Morpeth
      Violent Crime
      654 ↓20%
      1,229 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      408 ↓18%
      494 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      120 ↓12%
      169 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓16%
      73 ↓24%
      Burglary
      93 ↓5%
      106 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓7%
      318 ↓15%
      Drugs
      38 ↑46%
      70 ↑67%
      Public Order
      139 ↓18%
      269 ↓26%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓8%
      149 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      14 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      11 ↓39%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑95%
      119 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Tynedale is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Tynedale safer than Morpeth?

      East Tynedale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,907 crimes in the last 12 months. Morpeth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,032 crimes. East Tynedale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Tynedale vs Morpeth?

      East Tynedale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.9% — 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 East Tynedale and Morpeth?

      In East Tynedale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (654 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 East Tynedale and Morpeth?

      East Tynedale recorded 408 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 East Tynedale vs Morpeth?

      Violent crime in East Tynedale totalled 654 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 East Tynedale and Morpeth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Tynedale recorded 2,190 crimes (now 1,907, a change of -12.9%). Morpeth recorded 3,354 crimes previously (now 3,032, -9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Tynedale 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. East Tynedale has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Morpeth has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Tynedale and Morpeth?

      East Tynedale 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 East Tynedale 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 East Tynedale or Morpeth on a crime map?

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

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