Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bellingham has less crime — 1 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in February 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 1, a 221.0x difference. Bellingham is below the national average while Newburn is above, making Bellingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 1 vs 221 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bellingham's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Newburn's was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.