Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 37, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 37 vs 181 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Public order. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 181).