Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 85 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 859 incidents compared to 85, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (241), while North Tyneside has more Burglary (9). Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 85 vs 859 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while North Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 859).