Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 168 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne and North Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 168 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while North Tyneside has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 168 vs 176 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while North Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 176).