Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in February 2026 (175 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while North Tyneside has more Public order (16). 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 North Tyneside — 117 vs 175 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 175).