Newcastle Upon Tyne vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

181

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Public order22
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

492

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences169
  • Anti-social behaviour82
  • Criminal damage & arson43

Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 181 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 181, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Criminal damage & arson (43). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 181 vs 492 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Public order while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 492).

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