Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
183
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
DH6 · County Durham
11
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 11 vs 183 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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).