Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in February 2026 (169 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 117 vs 169 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 169).