Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
194
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 194 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Blyth in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 194, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Criminal damage & arson (43). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 194 vs 492 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 492).