Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 (129 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41), while South 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 101 vs 129 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 129).