Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 129 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Blyth in February 2026 — 197 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (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, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 129 vs 197 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 197).