Newburn vs North Tyneside — 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

North Tyneside

NE27 · North Tyneside

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Violence & sexual offences24

North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Newburn or North Tyneside safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Newburn and North Tyneside?

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.

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