Newburn vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newburn

NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting43
  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences259
  • Anti-social behaviour250
  • Shoplifting217

Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Newburn in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 171, a 6.2x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newburn or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 171 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Newburn and Newcastle Upon Tyne?

In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Newcastle Upon Tyne's was Violence & sexual offences (259 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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