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Crime in Wylam

Wylam had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

NE41, Northumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wylam

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68.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 11 Apr 13 May 8 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wylam. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting1544%
anti-social behaviour1029%
burglary39%
theft13%
violence13%
public order13%
robbery13%
other crime13%

Wylam against Northumberland

TypeWylam per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence218.1–
Burglary6.12.3–
Vehicle crime22–
Anti-social behaviour20.216.6▼ 9%
Theft and robbery43.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crawcrook93.2▲ 31%
Wylam68.8▼ 11%
West Wylam61.7▼ 14%
Prudhoe59.6▼ 12%
Heddon-on-the-Wall54.7▲ 40%
Ovingham53▼ 20%
Greenside29.2▲ 17%
See every Northumberland area ranked on the crime in Northumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wylam a safe area?

Wylam had about 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Wylam?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (15), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and burglary (3).