Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 21, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 21 vs 188 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 188).