Blyth vs South Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blyth

NE23 · Northumberland

194

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting22

South Tyneside

NE36 · South Tyneside

73

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting12

South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 194 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blyth recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 73, a 2.7x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth or South Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 73 vs 194 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Blyth and South Tyneside?

In April 2026, Blyth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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