Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 308 incidents in March 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 75, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while North Lodge has more Shoplifting (10). Newburn sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 75 vs 308 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Lodge had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 308).