Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
416
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 416 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in April 2026 (492 vs 416 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (60), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Criminal damage & arson (43). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 416 vs 492 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (416 vs 492).