Newburn vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newburn

NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

416

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences84
  • Anti-social behaviour75
  • Shoplifting60

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences259
  • Anti-social behaviour250
  • Shoplifting217

Newburn has less crime — 416 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Newburn in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 416, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 84 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newburn or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 416 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Newburn and Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newburn recorded 84 incidents of this type vs 259 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Newburn had fewer total crimes (416 vs 1,066).

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