Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Newburn in February 2026 — 197 vs 117 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 South Tyneside — 117 vs 197 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 197).