Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in April 2026 (236 vs 171 incidents). 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, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 171 vs 236 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.
In April 2026, Castletown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents) while Newburn's was Shoplifting (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.