Newcastle Upon Tyne vs Shadforth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

183

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting25

Shadforth

DH6 · County Durham

11

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Shadforth has less crime — 11 vs 183 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in March 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 11, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 Shadforth safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 11 vs 183 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 183).

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