Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (236 vs 198 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 198 vs 236 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.
In April 2026, Castletown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.