Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 37, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 South Tyneside — 37 vs 167 incidents. That is 78% 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 South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 167).