Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (181 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 123 vs 181 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Public order while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 181).