Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 (181 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Wansbeck has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 129 vs 181 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Public order while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 181).