Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 221 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Newburn in February 2026 — 859 incidents compared to 221, a 3.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (254 vs 69 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 221 vs 859 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newburn recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 254 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Newburn had fewer total crimes (221 vs 859).