Brunswick vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Brunswick

NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting7

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 37, a 28.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 12 incidents). Brunswick is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brunswick or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 37 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Brunswick recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 259 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Brunswick had fewer total crimes (37 vs 1,066).

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