Northumbria Police

Is West Tynedale Safe?

Crime statistics for West Tynedale. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,023 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,023 Crimes (last 12 months)
28.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑9.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,023 total crimes recorded in West Tynedale

Violent Crime
778 38.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
311 15.4%
Public Order
188 9.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
156 7.7%
Other Theft
152 7.5%
Burglary
120 5.9%
Shoplifting
120 5.9%
Other Crime
81 4%
Vehicle Crime
50 2.5%
Drugs
40 2%
Possession of Weapons
14 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.2%
Robbery
5 0.2%
Theft from Person
3 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for West Tynedale — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Tynedale safe?

West Tynedale has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,023 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 9.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in West Tynedale are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in West Tynedale in the last 12 months?

2,023 crimes were recorded in West Tynedale in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 9.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,853 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 778 incidents.

What is the most common crime in West Tynedale?

The most common crime in West Tynedale is Violent Crime, with 778 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in West Tynedale increasing or decreasing?

Crime in West Tynedale is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 9.2% — from 1,853 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,023 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for West Tynedale?

West Tynedale has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does West Tynedale compare to the Northumbria Police average?

West Tynedale has a safety score of 6/100, while the Northumbria Police force area average is 9/100. West Tynedale is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in West Tynedale?

28.1% of crimes recorded in West Tynedale resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Northumbria Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in West Tynedale?

778 violent crimes were recorded in West Tynedale in the last 12 months — representing 38.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 311 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for West Tynedale last updated?

The crime data for West Tynedale was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare West Tynedale with other areas?

You can compare West Tynedale with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.