Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 21, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (24). Brunswick is below the national average while Newburn is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 21 vs 221 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 221).