Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 199 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (25). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 84 vs 199 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 199).