Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blyth has less crime — 129 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in February 2026 (149 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while South Tyneside has more Public order (10). 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, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 129 vs 149 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 149).