Castletown vs North Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour22

North Tyneside

NE30 · North Tyneside

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting30
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Violence & sexual offences28

North Tyneside has less crime — 125 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 (144 vs 125 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or North Tyneside safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 125 vs 144 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Castletown and North Tyneside?

In February 2026, Castletown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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