Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 188 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 188 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (20). 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 — 188 vs 199 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 199).