Newcastle Upon Tyne vs North Lodge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,008

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences285
  • Anti-social behaviour235
  • Shoplifting168

North Lodge

DH3 · County Durham

75

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting10

North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 1,008 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 1,008 incidents compared to 75, a 13.4x difference. Newcastle Upon Tyne 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne or North Lodge safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 75 vs 1,008 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newcastle Upon Tyne and North Lodge?

In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (285 incidents) while North Lodge's was Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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