Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 129, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), 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 492 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 492).