Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 68, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (15). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 68 vs 199 incidents. That is 66% 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 Public order while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 199).