Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 199 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth and Newburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 221 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 199 vs 221 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Newburn 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, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 221).