Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
467
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 467 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 467 incidents compared to 75, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Burglary (32), while North Lodge has more Shoplifting (10). Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 75 vs 467 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. North Lodge 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 Burglary while North Lodge had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 467).