Morpeth vs West Tynedale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Morpeth Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      West Tynedale Northumbria Police

      Morpeth vs West Tynedale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Morpeth
      Northumbria Police
      3,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      West Tynedale
      Northumbria Police
      2,023 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.2% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Morpeth
      B West Tynedale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,032
      2,023
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,354
      1,853
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↑9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morpeth
      B West Tynedale
      Violent Crime
      1,229 ↓6%
      778 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      494 ↓4%
      311 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      169 ↓10%
      152 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↓24%
      50 ↑35%
      Burglary
      106 ↑6%
      120 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      318 ↓15%
      156 ↑15%
      Drugs
      70 ↑67%
      40 ↑8%
      Public Order
      269 ↓26%
      188 ↑30%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      149 ↓38%
      120 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓39%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑42%
      81 ↑153%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morpeth safer than West Tynedale?

      Morpeth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,032 crimes in the last 12 months. West Tynedale has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,023 crimes. Morpeth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Morpeth vs West Tynedale?

      Morpeth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Tynedale shows +9.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Morpeth and West Tynedale?

      In Morpeth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). In West Tynedale, it is Violent Crime (778 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Morpeth and West Tynedale?

      Morpeth recorded 494 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Tynedale recorded 311. 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 Morpeth vs West Tynedale?

      Violent crime in Morpeth totalled 1,229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 778 in West Tynedale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morpeth recorded 3,354 crimes (now 3,032, a change of -9.6%). West Tynedale recorded 1,853 crimes previously (now 2,023, +9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Morpeth and West Tynedale?

      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. Morpeth has a resolution rate of 18.9% and West Tynedale has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Morpeth and West Tynedale?

      Morpeth falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. West Tynedale 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 Morpeth and West Tynedale?

      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 Morpeth or West Tynedale on a crime map?

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

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