Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE29 · North Tyneside
314
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 21, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (46). Brunswick is below the national average while North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside — 21 vs 314 incidents. That is 93% 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 North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 314).