Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in February 2026 (168 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 117 vs 168 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 168).