Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn and Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 171 and 181 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Public order (22). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 171 vs 181 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Public order. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 181).