Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 21, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Brunswick has more Other theft (2). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Brunswick is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 21 vs 199 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Brunswick had more Other theft. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 199).