Newburn vs Wansbeck — 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

Wansbeck

NE22 · Northumberland

129

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting16

Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newburn saw somewhat more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 (171 vs 129 incidents). 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 Wansbeck safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 129 vs 171 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Newburn and Wansbeck?

In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Wansbeck's was Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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