Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 199 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Blyth in February 2026 — 859 incidents compared to 199, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (115). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 199 vs 859 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 859).