Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 (117 vs 84 incidents). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 84 vs 117 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (40 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.