Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
397
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 168 vs 397 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in February 2026 — 397 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (48). 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, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 168 vs 397 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 397).