Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blyth has less crime — 129 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in February 2026 (168 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 129 vs 168 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 168).