Blyth vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blyth

NE24 · Northumberland

352

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences87
  • Anti-social behaviour83
  • Shoplifting77

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences259
  • Anti-social behaviour250
  • Shoplifting217

Blyth has less crime — 352 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Blyth in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 352, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 87 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 352 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Blyth and Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Blyth recorded 87 incidents of this type vs 259 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Blyth had fewer total crimes (352 vs 1,066).

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