Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 12, a 41.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (2). Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 12 vs 492 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 492).