Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Newburn in February 2026 — 199 vs 117 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 117 vs 199 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 199).