Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 492 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in April 2026 — 1,066 vs 492 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (217), 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, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 492 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (492 vs 1,066).