Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 21, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). Brunswick is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 21 vs 197 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 197).