Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
416
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 416 incidents compared to 123, a 3.4x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 123 vs 416 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (84 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.