Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Newburn in April 2026 — 299 vs 171 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while North Tyneside has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 North Tyneside — 171 vs 299 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 299).