Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
416
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 416 vs 198 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 198 vs 416 incidents. That is 52% 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 (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.