Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,008
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 1,008 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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.